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Movie Info

Release Date: June 15, 1967
Runtime: 149 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (18)
Genres:
Action Adventure War
Budget: $5,400,000
Revenue: $45,300,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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82%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
1,298 votes
⭐
7.7/10
IMDb
83,856 votes
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The Dirty Dozen

1967

"Defy the odds, unleash the unthinkable chaos."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Dirty Dozen? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: 12 del patΓ­bulo? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: 12 salopards? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Os Doze Condenados? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 더티 λ”μ¦Œ? All international titles (18) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $5,400,000
Revenue: $45,300,000
Profit $39,900,000
ROI +738.9% (8.4x)

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The Dirty Dozen is directed by Robert Aldrich .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Dirty Dozen

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  • The film was shot primarily in England, with many scenes filmed at the historic Pinewood Studios, which provided a controlled environment for the action sequences and set designs.

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  • During the production, Lee Marvin sustained an injury that required him to wear a special leg brace, which he creatively incorporated into his performance to enhance his character's tough persona.

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  • The character of Major John Reisman, played by Lee Marvin, was initially intended to be portrayed by a different actor, but Marvin's strong screen presence ultimately led to his casting.

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  • In one scene, a soldier is seen wearing a wristwatch that appears to be a modern style, which would not have been typical for the World War II era depicted in the film.

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  • The Dirty Dozen is often cited as a precursor to the ensemble action films of the late 20th century, influencing films like Ocean's Eleven and The Expendables, which feature diverse teams undertaking high-stakes missions.

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  • The film's score was composed by Frank De Vol, who blended orchestral music with military-style motifs to underscore the film's themes of camaraderie and conflict.

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  • There is a subtle nod to classic war films in the opening scenes, as the characters are introduced in a manner reminiscent of the ensemble casts often seen in earlier war epics.

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