The Big Red One (1980) movie poster

The Big Red One

1980 · 113 min · Director: Samuel Fuller

The Big Red One (1980) is a war drama, directed by Samuel Fuller. It stars Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The Big Red One Is About

A veteran sergeant of World War I leads a squad in World War II, always in the company of the survivor Pvt. Griff, the writer Pvt. Zab, the Sicilian Pvt. Vinci and Pvt. Johnson, in Vichy French Africa, Sicily, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Belgium and France, and ending in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia where they face the true horror of war.

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What is The Big Red One about?

A veteran sergeant of World War I leads a squad in World War II, always in the company of the survivor Pvt. Griff, the writer Pvt.

Where can I watch The Big Red One?

The Big Red One is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Big Red One?

The Big Red One runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).

When did The Big Red One come out?

The Big Red One was released in 1980.

Who directed The Big Red One?

The Big Red One was directed by Samuel Fuller.

Who stars in The Big Red One?

The Big Red One stars Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco.

What is The Big Red One's rating?

The Big Red One holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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