Merrill's Marauders (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1962, Merrill's Marauders is an action, drama and war film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 98 minutes. “How they fought those last 500 miles will remain forever in your memory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brigadier General Frank D. Merrill leads the 3,000 American volunteers of his 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), aka "Merrill's Marauders", behind Japanese lines across Burma to Myitkyina, pushing beyond their limits and fighting pitched battles at every strong-point.
Who’s in it. Merrill's Marauders stars Jeff Chandler as Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill, Ty Hardin as 2nd Lt. Lee Stockton, Peter Brown as Bullseye and Andrew Duggan as Capt. Abraham Lewis Kolodny, MD, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Merrill's Marauders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merrill's Marauders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merrill's Marauders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merrill's Marauders (1962)?
- In US, Merrill's Marauders is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merrill's Marauders worth watching?
- Merrill's Marauders holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merrill's Marauders?
- Merrill's Marauders stars Jeff Chandler, Ty Hardin, Peter Brown, Andrew Duggan and Will Hutchins.
- When was Merrill's Marauders released?
- Merrill's Marauders was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.