Lost Command (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1966, Lost Command is an action and war film directed by Mark Robson, running about 129 minutes. “They lived and loved and fought across three continents !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being freed from a Vietnamese war prison, French Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy is sent to help quell resistance forces in Algeria. With the help of the Capt. Esclavier, who has grown weary of war, and Capt. Boisfeuras, who lives for it, Raspeguy attempts to convert a rugged band of soldiers into a formidable fighting unit, with the promise of marrying a beautiful countess if he's made a general.
Who’s in it. Lost Command stars Anthony Quinn as Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy, Alain Delon as Captain Phillipe Esclavier, George Segal as Lt. Mahidi and Michèle Morgan as Countess de Clairefons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Lost Command has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost Command page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Command 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 Lost Command (1966)?
- In GB, Lost Command is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lost Command worth watching?
- Lost Command holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lost Command?
- Lost Command stars Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michèle Morgan and Maurice Ronet.
- When was Lost Command released?
- Lost Command was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.