The Devil's Brigade (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, The Devil's Brigade is an action, drama and war film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 130 minutes. “What they did to each other was nothing compared to what they did to the enemy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Brigade stars William Holden as Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick, Cliff Robertson as Major Alan Crown, Vince Edwards as Major Cliff Bricker and Andrew Prine as Pvt. Theodore Ransom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Devil's Brigade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Brigade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Brigade 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 Devil's Brigade (1968)?
- In US, The Devil's Brigade is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 The Devil's Brigade worth watching?
- The Devil's Brigade holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The Devil's Brigade?
- The Devil's Brigade stars William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine and Jeremy Slate.
- When was The Devil's Brigade released?
- The Devil's Brigade was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.