This action-packed war film follows the adventures of a group of paratroopers in the French army. Leading the soldiers is Pierre Raspeguy (Anthony Quinn), a tough peasant who has risen through the ranks to become a lieutenant colonel. The troop first heads off to Indochina, where French forces suffer a big defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Soon, the men are sent off to Algeria, whose citizens are waging a fierce guerrilla war against French rule. Not all of the servicemen, however, support their country's decisions -- including Algerian-born Mahidi (George Segal), who deserts his comrades after his parents are murdered during the fighting.

A hard-headed officer, determined to become a hero at any cost, leads his defeated French army out of Indochina, to learn he's been relieved of command. Given another chance he launches a bloody battle against an Arab terrorist.

Released theatrically in the USA September 14, 1966.

Shot in Panavision on location in Spain. Color by Technicolor.

Additional cast: Maurice Sarfati (Merle), Jean-Claude Bercq (Orsini), and Jean Paul Moulinot (DeGuyot).

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Letterbox - 2.35
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Interactive Features:
Scene Selection
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Anthony Quinn: Mexican actor, ZORBA THE GREEK
Michele Morgan: French Actress
George Segal: American Actor/Banjo Player, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF
Claudia Cardinale: Italian actress, 8 1/2
Alain Delon: French actor
Maurice Ronet: French Actor/Director
Gregoire Aslan: Actor
Jean Servais: French Character Actor
Jacques Marin: French Character Actor

Mark Robson: Director/producer/editor

Mark Robson: Director/producer/editor

Nelson Gidding: American Screenwriter

Franz Waxman: Film composer

Dorothy Spencer: Editor