The Big Red One
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.
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What The Big Red One Is About
In the First World War a soldier kills a German without knowing the war has ended. Years later the same man, now a sergeant, moves with four young soldiers from North Africa across Europe. The film tells the war at the scale of a squad rather than in large tableaux; the narrative builds no heroism and reduces the matter to staying alive. The story of a German soldier on the other side runs in parallel. Samuel Fuller wrote and directed, drawing on his own war service, with Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill. Before watching: the film was heavily cut for release, and a long version closer to the director's intention was assembled years later. Watch that one if you can.
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What is The Big Red One about?
In the First World War a soldier kills a German without knowing the war has ended. Years later the same man, now a sergeant, moves with four young soldiers from North Africa across Europe.
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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