William Holden
Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
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1968 · 2 hr 13 min. TV-MA. Action · Drama · War. In this true WWII story, an American colonel creates the First Special Service Force from a group of misfits. A dangerous mission soon awaits. Subtitles: English. Starring: William Holden Cliff Robertson Vince Edwards. Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen.
The plots of both movies are divided into four carefully defined phases: (1) a group of no-good Army criminals are "recruited" for a suicidal assignment as an alternative to stiff sentences; (2) a tough commanding officer presides over a semi-comic training period during which the men learn to work together; (3) as a warm-up, the group conducts ...
At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick (William Holden) is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and...
Summaries. A US Army lieutenant colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army. During World War II, a special fighting unit is formed that combines a crack Canadian Army unit and a conglomeration of U.S. Army misfits who had previously served time in military jails.
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Experienced soldiers and misfits join forces to create a World War II commando unit. Cast & Crew. Read More. Andrew V. Mclaglen. Director. William Holden. Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick. Cliff Robertson. Maj. Alan Crown. Vince Edwards. Maj. Cliff Bricker. Andrew Prine.
Overview. 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.
Apr 8, 2024 · Subscribed. 527. 71K views 3 weeks ago #WilliamHolden #MGM. A US Army lieutenant colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army....
