The Misfit Brigade
1987, English. Directed by Gordon Hessler.
The German Dirty Dozen
In 1943, Nazi Germany suffers heavy losses at the Eastern Front and an order for all-out retreat is ultimately issued. The 27th Penal Panzer Regiment, consisting solely of those convicted of various real or political crimes ranging from incest to dissidence, has just returned from Stalingrad where German forces were decimated by the Soviets after a brutal, year-long fight.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Gordon HesslerDirector
- Bruce DavisonPorta
- David Patrick KellyThe Legionnaire
- D.W. MoffettCapt. Von Barring
- Jay O. SandersTiny
- Keith SzarabajkaOld Man
- Oliver ReedThe General
- David CarradineCol. Von Weisshagen
- Branko VidakovićCorporal Hugo Stege
- Slavko ŠtimacSven Hassel
- Boris KomnenićBauer
- Andreja MaričićMueller
- Klaus PaghReinhardt
Details
- Released
- 2 July 1987
- Country
- Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America, Yugoslavia
- Written by
- Nelson Gidding
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What The Misfit Brigade is based on
The Misfit Brigade is based on Wheels of terror (1959) by Sven Hassel.
1959
Wheels of terror
By Sven Hassel
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The Misfit Brigade: quick answers
Is The Misfit Brigade worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Misfit Brigade?
The Misfit Brigade runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Misfit Brigade have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Misfit Brigade on?
The Misfit Brigade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Misfit Brigade?
If you liked The Misfit Brigade, try Walking with the Enemy, Hurricane, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed The Misfit Brigade?
The Misfit Brigade (1987) was directed by Gordon Hessler and stars Bruce Davison, David Patrick Kelly, D.W. Moffett.
What is The Misfit Brigade based on?
The Misfit Brigade is based on Wheels of terror (1959) by Sven Hassel.