Suicide Battalion
"To hell with orders... we ATTACK!"
Originally released in 1958. Suicide Battalion is a war film. directed by Edward L. Cahn. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mike Connors, John Ashley, and Jewell Lain
Synopsis
Second World War drama, set in the Philippines about a group of men recruited for the dangerous mission of destroying an American base to keep strategic papers out of enemy hands when Japanese forces invade. The men spend their last hours drowning their sorrows in a bar, but time is running out. American International Pictures originally distributed this film as a double feature with "Jet Attack".
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mike Connors
as Matt McCormack
John Ashley
as Tommy Novello
Jewell Lain
as Elizabeth Ann Mason
Russ Bender
as Sgt. Harry Donovan
Bing Russell
as Lt. Chet Hall
Scott Peters
as Pvt. Wally Zagorsky
Walter Maslow
as Pvt. Marty Green
John McNamara
as Colonel Craig
Clifford Kawada
as Colonel Hiosho
Robert Tetrick
as Pvt. Bill (Capt. Hendry's orderly)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Zuma Productions
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suicide Battalion about?
Second World War drama, set in the Philippines about a group of men recruited for the dangerous mission of destroying an American base to keep strategic papers out of enemy hands when Japanese forc...
Who directed Suicide Battalion?
Suicide Battalion was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
How long is Suicide Battalion?
Suicide Battalion has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Suicide Battalion released?
Suicide Battalion was released on February 28, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Suicide Battalion?
The main cast of Suicide Battalion includes Mike Connors, John Ashley, Jewell Lain, Russ Bender, Bing Russell.