The Cut-Throats (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 3.3

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Released in 1969, The Cut-Throats is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by John Hayes, running about 75 minutes. “... A Blood Bath! Filled With Men and Women Obsessed With Death ...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Captain Kohler recruits an outfit of five American soldiers besides himself (dubbed "The Cut-Throats,") to attack a German stronghold to capture battle plans... although his real motive is to steal a cache of jewels that is Nazi plunder. After the enemy soldiers are gunned down, the beautiful women in the compound treat The Dirty Half-Dozen to a stage show and, later, themselves.

Who’s in it. The Cut-Throats stars Jay Scott as Sgt. Joseph Tackney, E.J. Walsh as Captain Franklin B. Kohler III, William Guhl as German General and Janice Douglas as Matron, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Cut-Throats has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cut-Throats page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cut-Throats 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 The Cut-Throats (1969)?
In US, The Cut-Throats is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Cut-Throats worth watching?
The Cut-Throats holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Cut-Throats?
The Cut-Throats stars Jay Scott, E.J. Walsh, William Guhl, Janice Douglas and Marland Proctor.
When was The Cut-Throats released?
The Cut-Throats was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.