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The Big Red One is a 1980 American epic war film written and directed by Samuel Fuller, and starring Lee Marvin alongside an ensemble supporting cast, including Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Siegfried Rauch, Bobby Di Cicco, and Kelly Ward.
- $4 million
- July 18, 1980
- Dana Kaproff
- Gene Corman
Jul 18, 1980 · A hardened sergeant and his men fight their way through Europe in this war movie that revels in the absurdity and violence of combat. The film features Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine and Stéphane Audran, and was restored by critic Richard Schickel in 2004.
- Samuel Fuller
- 144
- 3 min
It has seen continuous service since its organization in 1917 during World War I. [6] It was officially nicknamed "The Big Red One" (abbreviated "BRO" [2]) after its shoulder patch [6] and is also nicknamed "The Fighting First." [6] .
- United States
- III Armored Corps
A war film based on the memories of Sam Fuller, a survivor of the First Infantry Division in World War II. The film follows the experiences of five soldiers from North Africa to Germany, from horror to glory, with Lee Marvin as the sergeant. Read the review by Roger Ebert, who praises the film's realism and humanity.
A film based on the director's own experiences in World War II, following a squad of soldiers from North Africa to Germany. Critics praise its raw power, scope and intimacy, while audiences enjoy its epic adventure and comradery.
- (335)
- Samuel Fuller
- PG
- Lee Marvin
A WWII movie about a veteran sergeant and his squad of survivors who fight in North Africa, Sicily, D-Day and Germany. The title refers to the 1st Infantry Division, also known as the Big Red One.
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A B-movie epic of the First Infantry Division in World War II, directed by and starring Sam Fuller, who fought in the war and based some scenes on his own experiences. The film follows the squad leader and his four squad members through various battles and experiences, from North Africa to Germany, with no political message or agenda.
