"The Daring Plan; The Staggering Odds!"

1964

1h 37m

5.8(53 votes)

War

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During World War II, convicts are recruited by the Allies for an extremely hazardous mission.

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15 members

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Stewart Granger

Maj. Richard Mace

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Raf Vallone

Roberto Rocca

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Mickey Rooney

Terence Scanlon

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Edd Byrnes

Simon Fell

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Henry Silva

John Durrell

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William Campbell

Jean Saval

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Peter Coe

Marko

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Špela Rozin

Mila

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Helmo Kindermann

German Fortress Commandant

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Enzo Fiermonte

Gen. Quadri

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Nan Morris

Stephana

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Helmuth Schneider

German Patrol Boat Captain

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Giulio Marchetti

Italian Officer

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Nicholas Rend

Captain of Fishing Boat

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Charles Brent

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