Episodic retelling of the exploits of the American First Infantry Division during World War II, focusing on the squad's sergeant and four of the soldiers. They struggle to survive campaigns from North Africa in November, 1942, to Czechoslovakia in May, 1945, along the way participating in the invasion of Sicily and the D-Day invasion and freeing a lunatic asylum and a concentration camp.
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Run a Quick Search on "The Big Red One" starring Lee Marvin to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Big Red One"Browse more products related to "Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill and Samuel Fuller"ReviewVariety, 05/14/1980, "...A picture of palpable raw power which manages both intense intimacy and great scope at the same time..." New York Times, 07/18/1980, p.C6, "...Handsome, technically first-rate....Fuller is a nervy, no-nonsense Hollywood original..." Los Angeles Times, 10/21/2004, p.E10, "It now seems to be Fuller's masterpiece, maybe the most unpretentious war movie ever." Chicago Sun-Times, 11/292/004, p.37, "This is Marvin's picture, and he dominates it not with heroics and speechmaking but with competence, patience, realism and a certain tender sadness." Premiere, 06/01/2005, p.117, "[I]t now explodes onscreen with the brash extremes of cynical violence, heartache, and profane humor that define Fuller's cinematic style." Sight and Sound, 07/01/2005, p.82, "It's vivid stuff, with an intimacy and intensity not found in later war movies..." Title Note"The Big Red One" was based on director/screenwriter Sam Fuller's personal experiences as a soldier in World War II. The Robert Carradine character is based directly on Fuller himself. Distributor Note"The real glory of war," Samuel Fuller said, "is surviving." A decorated combatant with the famed U.S. First Infantry in WWII, Fuller survived. His 1980 film version of his war experiences did not until now. Working with 70,000 feet of vault materials and Fuller's shooting script, critic/filmmaker Richard Schickel heads a reconstruction that adds over 40 minutes and transforms a truncated but admired war film into an epic masterwork. Lee Marvin, in a richly layered performance now revealed as one of his finest, stars as the sergeant of peach-fuzzed riflemen fighting from North Africa to Normandy and across Europe. The film is the squad's combat diary, war as it's fought and sweated and bled, and, maybe, survived. Release NoteDVD Features: Product NotesThe famous 1st Div. of the U.S. Army is the background for this World War II film. Marvin stars as an experienced sergeant with four teenagers in his squad. Combat period covers the landing in North Africa through the invasion of Europe. If You Enjoy "The Big Red One (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Big Red One (DVD)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Action/Adventure, General BestsellersExplore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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