This war film is no dirty dozen but it is good at times. The plot is very good but some of the actors chosen really stink(mark hamill and kelly ward). However marvin is pretty good as is robert carradine of revenge of the nerds fame. Only for war fans

I was not impressed. I think it is just poor acting all over.
The movie could also have used some background actors, to give the impressioen that the team was not alone in the war. I know its an older movie, but it just gives the impression that it is a very low-budget production. Painting German markings on a pre-war american tank does not make it a Panzer III or IV.... I had high hopes, but what a letdown!!! Sorry, but this was really bad.

Reconstructed with 40 minutes of extra vital footage this was made in 1980 by Samuel Fuller and is a fantastic addition to my war collection as it is explosive!!
It is Based on the true story of Sam Fuller who served with the Big Red One back in World War 2 and for just under three hours you are gripped as you follow these soldiers on there campaign through Africa to D-Day and more!!
Packed with action and drama, a great cast including Lee Marvin, Robert Carradine and Mark Hamill, Big Red One is amongst some of the best war films ever made and is a must in any war collection and at just £3.99 it is a bargain!