The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen (Film), released 1967 — adapted from The Dirty Dozen by E. M. Nathanson.

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.

Starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes.

Directed by Robert Aldrich.

The Dirty Dozen poster artwork

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