Commandos
"Seven men who stood between Rommel's Afrika Korps and ultimate victory"
Originally released in 1968. Commandos is a action/war film. directed by Armando Crispino.
Starring Lee Van Cleef, Jack Kelly, and Giampiero Albertini
Synopsis
Sgt. Sullivan puts together a group of Italian-Americans into disguise as Italian soldiers in order to infiltrate a North African camp held by the Italians. After the soldiers have knifed the Italians in their beds, they find a hooker living at the camp. Sullivan's commandos are to hold this camp and its weaponry until an American battalion arrives, all the while these Italian-Americans pretend to be Italian soldiers, often hosting the enemy. Lt. Valli is a young, "green," by-the-book officer who constantly argues with Sgt. Sullivan, who tells his superior that he has no idea what he is doing. One man on the base, probably a touch from Argento, is an entomologist who is needlessly killed. Things go terribly wrong after that.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Lee Van Cleef
as MSgt. Sullivan
Jack Kelly
as Captain Valli
Giampiero Albertini
as Aldo
Marino Masé
as Tomassini
Götz George
as Rudi
Pier Paolo Capponi
as Corbi
Ivano Staccioli
as Rodolfo
Marilù Tolo
as Adriana
Joachim Fuchsberger
as Oberleutnant Heitzel Agen (Professor) (als Akim Berg)
Heinz Reincke
as Offizier Hans
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC)
- G.G.I. SpA Rome
- CCC Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commandos about?
Sgt. Sullivan puts together a group of Italian-Americans into disguise as Italian soldiers in order to infiltrate a North African camp held by the Italians. After the soldiers have knifed the Itali...
Who directed Commandos?
Commandos was directed by Armando Crispino.
How long is Commandos?
Commandos has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Commandos released?
Commandos was released on November 19, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Commandos?
The main cast of Commandos includes Lee Van Cleef, Jack Kelly, Giampiero Albertini, Marino Masé, Götz George.