12 Feb 1942
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Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.
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During World War II, a tough officer organizes a commando raid into Germany.
Top Billed Cast
Jack Palance Major John Heston
Andrea Bosic Captain Agamemnon Geeves
John Gramack Lt. Steve Bloom
Carlos Estrada Captain Stuart Latimore
Antonio Pica Lt. Thomas Mulligan
Mirko Ellis Lt. Robert Mills
Jesús Puente Colonel Wolf
Gérard Tichy General Von Gruber
Giuseppe Addobbati General Moore
Maruchi Fresno Mrs. Rommel
Manuel Collado Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Alberto de Mendoza SS Major Hermann Traniger
William Conroy German Soldier (uncredited)
Rosanna Yanni Nurse Bertha (uncredited)
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