While fleeing from German panzers, Lt. Hanley, Sgt. Saunders and their squad are ambushed by Germans with a machine-gun. Out of the blue, an allied tank commanded by Sgt. Dane saves them all and is forced by Lt. Hanley to give a for the squad. When they arrive at a French village, they are attacked by Germans with a machine-gun and Dane saves them again. Out of the blue, he blows off the local church without any explanation. While a few man protect the tank that needs fuel, Saunders finds a wounded priest and a boy, but no inhabitant. Meanwhile Sgt. Dane remains aloof and violent. What has happened to the missing French dwellers and to Sgt. Dane?
"Lost Sheep, Lost Shepherd" is a dramatic episode of an aloof soldier, performed by the unforgettable Jeffrey "Captain Christopher Pike" Hunter, with a traumatic secret. The sad conclusion is symbolic, with Dane with a gun in one hand and a rosary in the other hand showing a man divided by the war and his faith. Despite Sgt. Dane's personal drama, there are also many action scenes. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Ovelha Perdida, Pastor Perdido" ("Lost Sheep, Lost Shepherd")