Summaries

A French Foreign Legion commander is told to assemble a unit and capture an Algerian rebel leader. He gathers in his old unit, most of whom are no longer in top form. One is having nightmares of past indiscretions, another is now drinking, another has lost his nerve. He takes them in captures the leader, but then is unable to make it to the pick up. He encounters a rebel patrol and is trapped unless they can escape before their water runs out.—John Vogel <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • bittersweet ending
  • orphan
  • french algerian war
  • intrigue
  • adult child relationship
Genres
  • Action
  • War
Release date Nov 13, 1962
Countries of origin Italy Spain Belgium West Germany
Language English German Spanish Italian
Filming locations Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
Production companies Midega Film Monachia Zeynfilm Tempo Film

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 41m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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