Play Dirty (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1969, Play Dirty is a drama, adventure and war film directed by André de Toth, running about 118 minutes. “Forget the medals, throw away the rule book, if you want to survive… Play Dirty” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II in North Africa, a group of British commandos disguised as Italian soldiers must travel behind enemy lines and destroy a vital Nazi oil depot.
Who’s in it. Play Dirty stars Michael Caine as Capt. Douglas, Nigel Davenport as Capt. Cyril Leech, Nigel Green as Col. Masters and Harry Andrews as Brig. Blore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Play Dirty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play Dirty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play Dirty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Dirty (1969)?
- In US, Play Dirty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Play Dirty worth watching?
- Play Dirty holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play Dirty?
- Play Dirty stars Michael Caine, Nigel Davenport, Nigel Green, Harry Andrews and Daniel Pilon.
- When was Play Dirty released?
- Play Dirty was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.