The Devil’s Brigade (1968): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Devil’s Brigade is a 1968 war drama directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring Cliff Robertson as Major Alan Crown, James Craig and Carroll O'Connor. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wolper Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil’s Brigade About?
The premise of The Devil’s Brigade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At the start of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is assigned to lead the 1st Special Service Force, a mixed unit of elite Canadian commandos and rough‑shod American troops. Maj. Alan Crown commands the Canadians while Maj. Cliff Bricker heads the Americans, creating early friction that gives way to camaraderie as they undertake a near‑impossible mission against the enemy.
The Devil’s Brigade Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- acrobat
- canadian army
- commando
- commando mission
- italian campaign
- world war two
- based on true story
- team action
- foreigner playing german character
- steel helmet
- man in uniform
- army uniform
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- firearm
- american abroad
- killing
- female topless nudity
- bare chested male
- brothel
- female nudity
- male nudity
- battle
- combat
- special forces
- standoff
- ambush
- commando raid
- blood spatter
- blood
- bombardment
- mortar shell
- defeat
- surrender
- victory
- disarming someone
- hand grenade
- stealth
- bar fight
- war violence
- violence
- prisoner of war
- explosion
- cannon
- battlefield
- wrestling
- karate kick
- karate
- karate chop
- judo
- judo throw
- mixed martial arts
Where to Watch The Devil’s Brigade
Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Devil’s Brigade Cast & Characters
Cliff Robertson leads the cast as Major Alan Crown, with James Craig as Maj. Gen. Knapp and Carroll O'Connor as Maj. Gen. Maxwell Hunter. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen; 43 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew V. McLaglen
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Cliff Robertson as Major Alan Crown - James Craig as Maj. Gen. Knapp
- Carroll O'Connor as Maj. Gen. Maxwell Hunter
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Vince Edwards as Major Cliff Bricker
Also Starring in The Devil’s Brigade
· 39 more- William Holden Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
- Patric Knowles Adm. Lord Mountbatten
- Max Turilli The German Commander
- Gérard Herter German Officer in Town (uncredited)
- Michael Rennie Lt. Gen. Mark Clark
- Dick Simmons Gen. Bixby
- Alan Caillou Gen. Marlin
- Patrick Waltz Gen. Hunter's Aide
- Julian Ludwig Gen. Clark's Aide
- Donald Ein Gen. Jensen
- Dana Andrews Brig. Gen. Walter Naylor
- Harry Carey Jr. Capt. Rose
- Richard Jaeckel Pvt. Omar Greco
- Claude Akins Pvt. Rocky Rockman
- Andrew Prine Pvt. Theodore Ransom
- Hal Needham The Sergeant
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- Luke Askew Pvt. Hubert Hixon
- Jack Watson Cpl. Peacock
- Norman Alden MP Lieutenant
- Jerry Gatlin MP
- Don Megowan Luke Phelan
- Karl-Otto Alberty German Soldier (uncredited)
- Jeremy Slate Sgt. Pat O'Neill
- Tom Stern Capt. Cardwell
- Wilhelm von Homburg Fritz
- Richard Dawson Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
- Alix Talton Miss Arnold
- Rita Rogers Miss Tilda Kleinschmidt
- Paul Busch The German Captain
- Jean-Paul Vignon Pvt. Henri Laurent
- Tom Troupe Pvt. Al Manella
- Maggie Thrett Millie
- Bill Fletcher Pvt. Bronc Guthrie
- Gretchen Wyler The Lady of Joy
- David Pritchard Cpl. Coker
- Paul Hornung The Lumberjack
- Gene Fullmer The Bartender
- Rex Layne The Lumberman
- Don Fullmer The G.I.
The Devil’s Brigade Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil’s Brigade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
American Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick, a War Department staff officer with no prior combat or command experience, is summoned to Britain where he is chosen by Adm. Lord Louis Mountbatten to assemble a unique commando force drawn from American and Canadian personnel for operations in German-occupied Norway.
Back in the United States, Frederick arrives at the derelict Fort William Henry Harrison in Montana, where he must mold a ragtag group of troops who are jailbirds, ne’er-do-wells, and misfits. When a hand-picked elite Canadian contingent arrives, friction flares—American and Canadian personalities clash, and chaos erupts. Through grueling training, stubborn leadership, and hard-won camaraderie, Frederick’s unit gradually coalesces into a highly capable fighting force known as the First Special Service Force.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil’s Brigade, scene by scene
The Devil’s Brigade Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Welcome to the First Special Service Force
- Clip The Worst Recruits Ever
- Clip The New Combat Instructor
How Well Do You Know The Devil’s Brigade?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the American officer tasked with forming the commando unit in the film?
Cars in The Devil’s Brigade
12 cars on screen, including the 1942 Chevrolet G-7107 and the Chrysler M47 'Patton'.
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1942 Ford 1½-Ton Minor role -
Humber Snipe Open Tourer Minor role
The Devil’s Brigade Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “La Brigade du diable” and “Дьявольская бригада”.
- Also known as
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- La Brigade du diable
- Дьявольская бригада
- Piszkos osztag
- Ein wüster Haufen
- 魔鬼兵团
- 无敌雄师
- 魔鬼敢死隊
- La brigata del diavolo
- La brigada del diablo
- Ďábelská brigáda
- Die Teufelsbrigade
- Ταξιαρχία Διαβόλων
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- חטיבת השטן
- Djævlebrigaden
- Paholaisen prikaati
- Бригада дьявола
- A Brigada do Diabo
- Diabelska brygada
- Djevelens brigade
- 魔鬼旅
- 코만도 전략
- 魔鬼兵團
- コマンド戦略
- Şeytanın Komandoları
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The Devil’s Brigade FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Devil’s Brigade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil’s Brigade?
The Devil’s Brigade runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was The Devil’s Brigade released?
The Devil’s Brigade was released on May 15, 1968.
Who directed The Devil’s Brigade?
The Devil’s Brigade was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
More films by Andrew V. McLaglen Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Brigade?
The Devil’s Brigade stars Cliff Robertson as Major Alan Crown, James Craig as Maj. Gen. Knapp and Carroll O'Connor as Maj. Gen. Maxwell Hunter, among 43 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Devil’s Brigade?
In the US, The Devil’s Brigade is streaming on Fawesome, fuboTV and MGM Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Devil’s Brigade have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil’s Brigade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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