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- The 1st Infantry Division's nickname, the "Big Red One," originated from the division's insignia, a large red number "1" on a khaki field. This nickname was adopted during World War I, when the 1st was the first American division to arrive in France.
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The Big Red One is a 1980 American epic war film written and directed by Samuel Fuller, and starring Lee Marvin alongside an ensemble supporting cast, including Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Siegfried Rauch, Bobby Di Cicco, and Kelly Ward.
Oct 5, 2023 · Through its gripping narrative, realistic battle sequences, and nuanced performances, the movie pays tribute to the courage and sacrifices made by soldiers during World War II. The Big Red One stands as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring spirit of those who fought.
Nov 21, 2004 · The restored “Big Red One” is able to suggest the scope and duration of the war, the way it’s one damned thing after another, the distances traveled, the pile-up of experiences that are numbing most of the time but occasionally produce an episode as perfect as a short story.
The Big Red One: Directed by Samuel Fuller. With Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco. A hardened sergeant and the four core members of his infantry unit try to survive World War II as they move from battle to battle throughout Europe.
- (22K)
- Drama, War
- Samuel Fuller
- 1980-07-18
The story of a hardened army sergeant and four of his men, from their first fight at the Kasserine Pass after the invasion of North Africa through to the invasion of Sicily, D-Day, the Ardennes forest and the liberation of a concentration camp at the end of the war.
“The Big Red One” is Sam Fuller’s first film in more than a decade, and by far the most expensive and ambitious film he’s ever made. It’s like a dream come true, the capstone of a long career.
The Big Red One. Having previously fought in World War I, an unnamed sergeant (Lee Marvin) now leads soldiers of the U.S. First Infantry Division through World War II. His men include...
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- War
- PG
