The Big Red One (1980)
Overview
A veteran sergeant of World War I leads a squad in World War II, always in the company of the survivor Pvt. Griff, the writer Pvt. Zab, the Sicilian Pvt. Vinci and Pvt. Johnson, in Vichy French Africa, Sicily, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Belgium and France, and ending in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia where they face the true horror of war.
Where to watch The Big Red One
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Filmin | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Big Red One in 55 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Big Red One about?
A veteran sergeant of World War I leads a squad in World War II, always in the company of the survivor Pvt. Griff, the writer Pvt. Zab, the Sicilian Pvt. Vinci and Pvt. Johnson, in Vichy French Africa, Sicily, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Belgium and France, and ending in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia where they face the true horror of war. The Big Red One is a Drama, War movie, released on 1980-05-28, runtime 162 minutes.
Is The Big Red One worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Big Red One 6.7 out of 10 from 362 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Big Red One?
In the United States, The Big Red One streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Samuel Fuller
Cast
- Lee Marvin as The Sergeant
- Mark Hamill as Griff
- Robert Carradine as Zab
- Bobby Di Cicco as Vinci
- Kelly Ward as Johnson
- Stéphane Audran as Walloon
- Siegfried Rauch as Schroeder
- Serge Marquand as Rensonnet
- Charles Macaulay as General / Captain
- Alain Doutey as Broban
- Maurice Marsac as Vichy Colonel
- Colin Gilbert as Dog Face POW
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from The Big Red One on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.