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The Dirty Dozen (1967)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 4/05, 8/13

8/13: The Dirty Dozen is a well-known war picture despite the misleading title because there are actually fourteen altogether for the mission.

Performance-wise, none of the actors stands out. So, it's been the chemistry of the group that makes the film watchable. Of course, having Lee Marvin on board is a bonus, but it's not his best role anyway and he was better in The Big Red One.

If anything, the editing can be poor at times. There are awkward transitions from one scene to another, and no explanation has been provided for two separate events: the training game and the actual mission. The casting of Telly Savalas is a mistake because his character is ridiculous and self-serving.

All in all, tighter editing while cutting out the swarthy bald idiot would've made The Dirty Dozen better.

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