Plot
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
Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
Cliff Robertson
Major Alan Crown
Vince Edwards
Major Cliff Bricker
Andrew Prine
Pvt. Theodore Ransom
Jeremy Slate
Sgt. Pat O'Neill
Claude Akins
Pvt. Rocky Rockman
Jack Watson
Cpl. Peacock
Richard Jaeckel
Pvt. Omar Greco
Bill Fletcher
Pvt. Bronc Guthrie
Richard Dawson
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Tom Troupe
Pvt. Al Manella
Luke Askew
Pvt. Hubert Hixon
Crew
William Roberts
Screenplay
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
David L. Wolper
Producer
Alex North
Original Music Composer
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