The Devil's Brigade

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.

Cast

William Holden

William Holden

as Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

as Major Alan Crown

Vince Edwards

Vince Edwards

as Major Cliff Bricker

Andrew Prine

Andrew Prine

as Pvt. Theodore Ransom

Jeremy Slate

Jeremy Slate

as Sgt. Pat O'Neill

Claude Akins

Claude Akins

as Pvt. Rocky Rockman

Jack Watson

Jack Watson

as Cpl. Peacock

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

as Pvt. Omar Greco

Bill Fletcher

Bill Fletcher

as Pvt. Bronc Guthrie

Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

Reviews

John Chard

Teufels Brigade. The Devil’s Brigade is directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and adapted to screenplay by William Roberts from the book of the same name written by Robert H. Adleman and George Walton. It stars William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Harry Carey, Claude Akins, Andrew Prine, Ric...

talisencrw

Being from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, this film has special significance, as there are still survivors from the actual 'Devil's Brigade'. This film was a hoot to watch and greatly enjoyable. Heartily recommended for those enthusiasts of war movies, and had just enough humour to be endearing rather th...

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