The Big Red One 1980
“The real glory of war is surviving”
What is The Big Red One?
The Big Red One is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- May 28, 1980
- Studios
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, War
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Overview
The Big Red One is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Lorimar Motion Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A WWII squad endures battle after battle, from Africa to a Czechoslovakian camp.”
- Gripping portrayal of soldiers' camaraderie
- Spans multiple WWII theaters
- Pacing may feel deliberate
Watch it if you appreciate a character-driven saga across WWII battlefields.
Rated PG, the film contains war combat scenes suitable for teen and adult viewers.
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What wars does the film depict?
It follows a veteran sergeant and his squad from World War I into World II campaigns across Africa, Sicily, Normandy, Belgium, France, and Czechoslovakia.
Who are the main characters?
The veteran sergeant leads Pvt. Griff, Pvt. Zab, Pvt. Vinci, and Pvt. Johnson.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour 53 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on July 18, 1980.
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