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The Dirty Dozen (1967) is an American war film directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Lee Marvin and an ensemble cast as convicted military prisoners trained for a suicide mission against Nazi officers in occupied France.
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Who stars in the ensemble cast of The Dirty Dozen?
The 1967 war film stars Lee Marvin as Major Reisman, alongside a famous ensemble cast of military prisoners. Notable actors in the supporting cast include John Cassavetes, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, Telly Savalas, and Donald Sutherland.
What is the mission of the Dirty Dozen in the movie?
The plot revolves around a group of convicted military prisoners who are trained for a suicide mission behind enemy lines. Their objective is to infiltrate a heavily guarded French chateau and assassinate high-ranking Nazi officers prior to the D-Day invasion.
Did The Dirty Dozen win any Academy Awards?
The film won the Academy Award for Best Sound Effects at the 1968 Oscars. John Cassavetes was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Victor Franko.
Who directed The Dirty Dozen?
The film was directed by American filmmaker Robert Aldrich. Aldrich was well-known for his gritty, masculine action films, making him a perfect fit for this dark World War II adventure.
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