Dirty Dozen (1967) | 2x (DVD) | Autographed by Clint Walker | USED

Title: The Dirty Dozen (1967)

Genre: Action, War, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:

During World War II, a tough-as-nails Major is tasked with leading a suicide mission behind enemy lines. To do it, he recruits twelve military prisoners—murderers, rapists, and thieves—offering them the chance at commuted sentences in exchange for participating in a top-secret operation against a German compound. As the group undergoes grueling training, tensions rise and loyalty is tested in this gritty, high-stakes wartime thriller.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Robert Aldrich

• Writers: Nunnally Johnson, Lukas Heller

• Cast:

  • Lee Marvin as Major John Reisman

  • Ernest Borgnine as General Worden

  • Charles Bronson as Joseph Wladislaw

  • Jim Brown as Robert Jefferson

  • John Cassavetes as Victor Franko

YouTube Trailer: The Dirty Dozen | Trailer 

IMDb Link: The Dirty Dozen (1967) 

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. SilentDawn – ★★★★☆
   “An excellent blend of classic war cinema and gritty antihero storytelling. The ensemble cast is phenomenal, and Aldrich’s direction gives it a rugged, masculine edge that still resonates.”

2. Chris Cabin – ★★★★★
   “Iconic. It’s macho, explosive, and darkly funny. The final raid is one of the great sequences in war movie history, and Lee Marvin is in full command.”

3. David Jenkins – ★★★☆☆
   “A great setup and stellar cast, but the pacing can be a bit uneven. That said, it still stands tall in the pantheon of war epics for its bold approach and cynicism.”

4. MattyH – ★★★★☆
   “There’s something undeniably satisfying about watching these misfits take on a suicide mission. Raw, rebellious, and thrilling, with a fantastic slow-burn buildup.”

5. JackM – ★★★★☆
   “One of the few war movies that’s both deeply entertaining and bitterly critical of authority. It doesn’t glorify war, but it revels in its characters’ defiance.”

Meta Description:
The Dirty Dozen (1967) brings together a powerhouse cast in a daring WWII action thriller about convicted soldiers sent on a high-risk mission. Explosive, rebellious, and iconic, this classic remains a standout in the war genre.