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The Dirty Dozen is a 1967 American war film directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Lee Marvin with an ensemble supporting cast including Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, George Kennedy, Ralph Meeker, Robert Ryan, Trini Lopez, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland, Clint Walker and Robert Webber. Set in 1944 during World War II, the film follows the titular penal military unit of twelve convicts as they are trained as commandos by the Allies for a suicide mission ahead of the Normandy landings.
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1967 · 2h 29m · Action · Adventure · War
TMDB 7.6/10 (1,350 votes)
12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
Directed by Robert Aldrich
Box office $45M worldwide
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Robert AldrichDirector
Lee Marvinas Maj. John Reisman
Jim Brownas Robert Jefferson
John Cassavetesas Victor Franko
Richard Jaeckelas Sergeant Bowren
Trini Lópezas Pedro Jiminez
Ralph Meekeras Captain Stuart Kinder
Robert Ryanas Col. Everett Dasher Breed
Telly Savalasas Archer Maggott
Clint Walkeras Samson Posey