A dramatization of Nazi Germany's final Western Front counterattack of World War II.A dramatization of Nazi Germany's final Western Front counterattack of World War II.A dramatization of Nazi Germany's final Western Front counterattack of World War II.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Karl-Otto Alberty
- Von Diepel
- (as Karl Otto Alberty)
Charles Stalmaker
- Maj. Burke
- (as Charles Stalnaker)
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- TriviaThis film was denounced by former President (and Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during WW2) Dwight D. Eisenhower soon after its release in a press conference due to its glaring historical inaccuracies.
- GoofsCommon in military movies and TV, nearly every salute is done incorrectly. The enlisted man or lesser-grade officer is supposed to hold his salute until returned. Everyone learns that in basic training. Yet here the salute is a quick up/down nearly every time.
- Quotes
Maj. Wolenski: You listen to me Colonel,there are survivors in all massacres. And I warn you, if any of my men are harmed, you will be held responsible. There'll be no place on this earth that you can hide, and when you're found, I hope I'm the man that ties the rope around your neck.
- Alternate versionsThe original 1965 theatrical release in the UK ran 212 minutes 1 second.
- ConnectionsEdited into Wizards (1977)
- SoundtracksPanzerlied
Written by Kurt Wiehle
Performed by chorus featuring Hans Christian Blech and Robert Shaw (uncredited)
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a lot of reorganizing history but still compelling war movie
It's December 1944. The Allies troops are confident to finish the war quickly. The Germans plan a major offensive to retake Antwerp. Former cop Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) tries to warn his superiors about an imminent attack against the thin worn American lines but Gen. Grey and Col. Pritchard dismiss his concerns. Sgt. Guffy (Telly Savalas) is a tank commander who is more concerned with wheeling and dealing. Maj. Wolenski (Charles Bronson) commands a frontline position.
The start is mostly Henry Fonda investigating the planned attack with a good side story of German Col. Hessler being put in command of the Tiger tanks. The tanks are obviously wrong but I understand the difficulties. There are a lot of rewriting of history in this movie. Henry Fonda being at every important place gets way too coincidental. Essentially, a massive battle in the war is boiled down to an one-man crusade. The fuel depot fight looks silly compared to the other parts of the movie. Nevertheless this is a compelling old-fashion big-action war movie. The tank battles looks pretty good.
The start is mostly Henry Fonda investigating the planned attack with a good side story of German Col. Hessler being put in command of the Tiger tanks. The tanks are obviously wrong but I understand the difficulties. There are a lot of rewriting of history in this movie. Henry Fonda being at every important place gets way too coincidental. Essentially, a massive battle in the war is boiled down to an one-man crusade. The fuel depot fight looks silly compared to the other parts of the movie. Nevertheless this is a compelling old-fashion big-action war movie. The tank battles looks pretty good.
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- May 25, 2015
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- Bitka u Ardenima
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- Gross US & Canada
- $11,118,000
- Runtime2 hours 47 minutes
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