The Big Red One
"The real glory of war is surviving"
Originally released in 1980. The Big Red One is a drama/war film. directed by Samuel Fuller.
Starring Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, and Robert Carradine
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (328 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.2M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $7,206,220
Production Companies
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Zab, the Sicilian Pvt. Vinci and Pvt. Johnson, in Vichy French Afr...
Who directed The Big Red One?
The Big Red One was directed by Samuel Fuller.
How long is The Big Red One?
The Big Red One has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Big Red One released?
The Big Red One was released on May 28, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Red One?
The main cast of The Big Red One includes Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco, Kelly Ward.
Is The Big Red One worth watching?
The Big Red One has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 328 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.