Brass Target
“The Nazis hid it. The Russians want it. The Americans stole it. General George S. Patton may die for it.”
Synopsis
General George S. Patton died in a car accident in 1945. But was his death actually a murder. Is he targeted by Nazis angered by Germany's defeat? Or by Russians who knew that Patton had argued in favor of invading the Soviet Union towards the end of the war? Or is it because Patton is investigating the theft of a quarter of a billion dollars of Nazi gold? Or is it because his subordinate Colonels - the flamboyantly gay Colonel and his worried lover are fearful that he is getting too close to discovering the truth.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-24
Top Cast
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Sophia Loren
Mara
John Cassavetes
Maj. Joe De Lucca
Max von Sydow
Shelley Martin Webber
George Kennedy
Gen. George S. Patton
Robert Vaughn
Col. Donald Rogers
Patrick McGoohan
Col. Mike McCauley
Bruce Davison
Col. Robert Dawson
Edward Herrmann
Col. Walter Gilchrist
Heinz Bennent
Kasten
Ed Bishop
Col. Stewart
Lee Montague
Lucky Luciano
Alan Tilvern
Frank Ferraro
Hal Galili
Capt. Levy
Bernard Horsfall
Shelley
John Junkin
Carberry
Sigfrit Steiner
Herr Schroeder
Reinhold Olszewski
Gen. Ostranov
Bob Cunningham
Gen. Stackwood
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Boretz, Frederick Nolan
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Brass Target
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough
Alvin Boretz, Frederick Nolan
Laurence Rosenthal
Tony Imi
David Lane
Berle Adams, Arthur Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
John Hough
Director
Alvin Boretz
Writer
Arthur Lewis
Producer
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
David Lane
Editor
Monika Bauert
Costume Design
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brass Target
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brass Target about?
General George S. Patton died in a car accident in 1945. But was his death actually a murder. Is he targeted by Nazis angered by Germany's defeat? Or by Russians who knew that Patton had argued in favor of invading the Soviet Union towards the end of the war? Or is it because Patton is investigating the theft of a quarter of a billion dollars of Nazi gold? Or is it because his subordinate Colonels - the flamboyantly gay Colonel and his worried lover are fearful that he is getting too close to discovering the truth.
Who directed Brass Target?
Brass Target was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in Brass Target?
The principal cast of Brass Target includes Sophia Loren, John Cassavetes, Max von Sydow, George Kennedy, Robert Vaughn.
When was Brass Target released and how long is it?
Brass Target was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Brass Target make at the box office?
Brass Target grossed $5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Brass Target?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brass Target was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is Brass Target based on a book or true story?
Brass Target is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Nolan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brass Target?
Brass Target holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).