The defence The Sentimental Softie
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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The Devil's Brigade
Action · Drama · War · 1968
At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
Movie details
The Devil's Brigade
“What they did to each other was nothing compared to what they did to the enemy!”
1968 Action · Drama · War 2h 10m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.3 / 10
Community rating
At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Devil's Brigade?
For the defence
The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Andrew V. McLaglen
Written by
William Roberts
William Holden
Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
Cliff Robertson
Major Alan Crown
Vince Edwards
Major Cliff Bricker
Andrew Prine
Pvt. Theodore Ransom
Jeremy Slate
Sgt. Pat O'Neill
Claude Akins
Pvt. Rocky Rockman
Jack Watson
Cpl. Peacock
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Put The Devil's Brigade on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.