The splendid reconstructed version of this 1980 film is bigger and better than the original.
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09/28/04
The Big Red One (1980)
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Reviews Counted:43
Fresh:39
Rotten:4
Average Rating:7.7/10
Consensus: The reconstruction of Samuel Fuller’s epic account of his days in North Africa in World War II elevates the film into the pantheon of great war movies.
Runtime: 2 hrs 43 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Episodic retelling of the exploits of the American First Infantry Division during World War II, focusing on the squad's sergeant and four of the soldiers. They struggle to survive campaigns from... [More]
Starring: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Kelly Ward
Director: Samuel Fuller
Reviews for The Big Red One
The Big Red One celebrates the lucky and the smart who survive the outrages and terrors of war.
01/29/04
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08/22/03
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05/20/03
Top CriticThere's a reason Fuller found it hard to get gigs in the US through the 70's; his pulp fiction style just didn't play anymore.
05/13/03
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11/07/02
A solid war movie with a great performance by Lee Marvin. If you're a war buff, give this one a shot.
09/27/02
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08/13/02
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08/08/02
An American masterpiece by one of the last great American directors.
01/01/00
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