The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission is an action, adventure, war and tv movie film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 90 minutes. “When it's impossible... send in the Dozen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Learning of a Nazi plot to attack Washington, D.C. with a deadly nerve gas, Major Wright leads twelve convicts on a suicide mission deep into occupied France to destroy the secret factory where the poison is made.
Who’s in it. The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission stars Telly Savalas as Maj. Wright, Ernest Borgnine as Gen. Sam Worden, Vince Edwards as Sgt. Holt and Bo Svenson as Maurice Fronenac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission 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 Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987)?
- In US, The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission worth watching?
- The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission?
- The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission stars Telly Savalas, Ernest Borgnine, Vince Edwards, Bo Svenson and Vincent Van Patten.
- When was The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission released?
- The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.