Synopsis
In 'The Dirty Dozen', Major Reisman is tasked with training twelve sentenced military prisoners to perform a dangerous mission during World War II. Known for their brutality and disobedience, the team must overcome their personal differences to succeed.
Did You Know?
- Lee Marvin actually served in WWII, unlike his character.
- John Wayne turned down the role of Major Reisman.
- The MPAA initially gave the film an 'X' rating.
- Jim Brown's NFL team nearly prevented him from filming.
- The film's budget was $5.4 million, a huge amount in 1967.
Iconic Quotes
- Reisman: You've got one religious maniac, one malignant dwarf, two near-idiots... and the rest I don't even wanna think about!
- Reisman: Ever heard of a thing called 'psychological warfare'?
- Jefferson: You don't want me in your army, Sergeant.
- Reisman: I never went in for embroidery, just results.
- Major Max Armbruster: Too much has been invested to scrub the mission now.
