The Dirty Dozen
1967, English. Directed by Robert Aldrich.
Train them! Excite them! Arm them!...Then turn them loose on the Nazis!
12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Part of a series
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Cast & crew
- Robert AldrichDirector
- Lee MarvinMaj. John Reisman
- Ernest BorgnineMaj. Gen. Worden
- Charles BronsonJoseph Wladislaw
- Jim BrownRobert Jefferson
- John CassavetesVictor Franko
- Richard JaeckelSergeant Bowren
- George KennedyMajor Max Armbruster
- Trini LópezPedro Jiminez
- Ralph MeekerCaptain Stuart Kinder
- Robert RyanCol. Everett Dasher Breed
- Telly SavalasArcher Maggott
- Donald SutherlandVernon Pinkley
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1967
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson, Lukas Heller
- Budget
- $5.4M
- Box office
- $45M
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What The Dirty Dozen is based on
The Dirty Dozen is based on The Dirty Dozen, a 1965 novel by Erwin M. Nathanson.
Novel · 1965
The Dirty Dozen
By Erwin M. Nathanson
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The Dirty Dozen: quick answers
What comes after The Dirty Dozen?
Next in the series: The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985), The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987), and The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (1988).
Is The Dirty Dozen worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,397 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does The Dirty Dozen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dirty Dozen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dirty Dozen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dirty Dozen is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dirty Dozen on?
The Dirty Dozen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dirty Dozen?
If you liked The Dirty Dozen, try Red Scorpion, Triple Cross, Shout at the Devil.
Who directed The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen (1967) was directed by Robert Aldrich and stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson.
What is The Dirty Dozen based on?
The Dirty Dozen is based on The Dirty Dozen, a 1965 novel by Erwin M. Nathanson.