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Battle of the Commandos (1969)

5.519691h 30mIT
ActionWar

Directed by Umberto Lenzi

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

IT

Release

August 12, 1969

Director

Umberto Lenzi

Overview

A British Colonel is angry with his superiors after his entire platoon is slaughtered by the Germans in what he saw as a suicide mission. So for his next mission, he takes along a platoon a convicted criminals - to prepare the Normandy beaches for the D-Day landings.

Cast

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Charley MacPherson

Wolfgang Preiss

Wolfgang Preiss

Colonel Ackerman

Curd Jürgens

Curd Jürgens

General Von Reilow

Thomas Hunter

Thomas Hunter

Kevin Burke

Claudio Undari

Claudio Undari

Raymond Stone

Helmuth Schneider

Helmuth Schneider

Sam Schrier

Guido Lollobrigida

Guido Lollobrigida

Tom Carlyle

Aldo Sambrell

Aldo Sambrell

Karim Habinda

Lorenzo Robledo

Lorenzo Robledo

Bernard Knowles

Bruno Corazzari

Bruno Corazzari

Frank Madigan

Diana Lorys

Diana Lorys

Janine

Franco Fantasia

Franco Fantasia

Marc Schiwers

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Battle of the Commandos (1969), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A British Colonel is angry with his superiors after his entire platoon is slaughtered by the Germans in what he saw as a suicide mission. So for his next mission, he takes along a platoon a convicted criminals - to prepare the Normandy beaches for the D-Day landings.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Battle of the Commandos. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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