Attack (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, Attack is an action, drama and war film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 107 minutes. “It rips open the hot Hell behind the glory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Battle of the Bulge, World War II, 1944. Lieutenant Costa, an infantry company officer who must establish artillery observation posts in a strategic area, has serious doubts about Captain Cooney's leadership ability.
Who’s in it. Attack stars Jack Palance as Joe Costa, Eddie Albert as Erskine Cooney, Lee Marvin as Clyde Bartlett and Robert Strauss as Bernstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Attack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Eternal Family, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and 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 Attack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack 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 Attack (1956)?
- In US, Attack is available to stream on YouTube TV, Eternal Family and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and 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 Attack worth watching?
- Attack holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Attack?
- Attack stars Jack Palance, Eddie Albert, Lee Marvin, Robert Strauss and Richard Jaeckel.
- When was Attack released?
- Attack was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.