Lost Command 1966
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What is Lost Command?
Lost Command is a 1966 action and war film starring Anthony Quinn as Lt. Col.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Release date
- May 1, 1966
- Studios
- Red Lion
- Genres
- Action, War
- Updated
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Overview
Lost Command is a 1966 action and war film starring Anthony Quinn as Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy. The plot follows Raspeguy after his release from a Vietnamese war prison, as he is deployed to Algeria to help quell resistance forces by training a rugged band of soldiers into a formidable unit.
The film focuses on the interpersonal dynamics between Raspeguy and two other captains, Esclavier and Boisfeuras, who represent opposing views on warfare. The narrative incorporates a personal ambition for Raspeguy, who hopes to marry a countess upon being promoted to general.
Should you watch it?
“A French officer attempts to transform a rugged soldier band into a formidable fighting unit in Algeria.”
- Features a performance by Anthony Quinn as Col. Raspeguy
- Explores the contrasting ideologies of officers who love and hate war
- Depicts the transition of soldiers from a Vietnamese prison to the Algerian conflict
- The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes which may be long for some viewers
Watch it if you are interested in action tales concerning French military history in Indo-China and Algeria.
This is an action and war film with a tone centered on military discipline and conflict.
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Who stars in Lost Command?
The film stars Anthony Quinn as Col. Raspeguy.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a duration of 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
It follows a French officer's efforts to organize a fighting unit in Algeria after being freed from a prison in Indo-China.
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