The Big Red One

Only chance could have thrown them together. Now, nothing can pull them apart.

19801h 53m6.7(357 votes)

DramaWar

Synopsis

A veteran sergeant of World War I leads a squad in World War II, always in the company of the survivor Pvt. Griff, the writer Pvt. Zab, the Sicilian Pvt. Vinci and Pvt. Johnson, in Vichy French Africa, Sicily, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Belgium and France, and ending in a concentration camp in Czechoslov…

The Big Red One (1980) is a drama and war film directed by Samuel Fuller. It stars Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, and Robert Carradine. The film runs for 1 hour 53 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 357 votes.

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Director

Samuel Fuller

Cast

Lee Marvin

The Sergeant

Mark Hamill

Griff

Robert Carradine

Zab

Bobby Di Cicco

Vinci

Kelly Ward

Johnson

Stéphane Audran

Walloon

Siegfried Rauch

Schroeder

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Red One

Where can I watch The Big Red One?

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Who stars in The Big Red One?

The Big Red One stars Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, and Bobby Di Cicco, and was directed by Samuel Fuller.

How long is The Big Red One?

The Big Red One has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes.

When did The Big Red One come out?

The Big Red One was released in 1980.

What genre is The Big Red One?

The Big Red One is a drama and war film.

Is The Big Red One worth watching?

The Big Red One holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.