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The Victors

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6.3/10 • 23

1963-11-222h 55m

DramaWar

A Shattering Entertainment Experience!

Intercutting dramatic vignettes with newsreel footage, the story follows the characters from an infantry squad as they make their way from Sicily to Germany during the end of World War II.

Directors
Carl Foreman
Editors
Alan Osbiston

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  1. George Peppard

    George Peppard

    Cpl. Chase

  2. Romy Schneider

    Romy Schneider

    Regine

  3. Jeanne Moreau

    Jeanne Moreau

    French Woman

  4. George Hamilton

    George Hamilton

    Trower

  5. Peter Fonda

    Peter Fonda

    Weaver

  6. Eli Wallach

    Eli Wallach

    Sgt. Craig

  7. Albert Finney

    Albert Finney

    Russian Soldier

  8. Vince Edwards

    Vince Edwards

    Baker

  9. Melina Mercouri

    Melina Mercouri

    Magda

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CinemaSerf

Apr 16, 2022

6/10

Interspersed with some newsreel footage from WWII, this story depicts the story of an American unit fighting their way through Europe. "Capt. Chase" (George Peppard), his friend "Cpl. Trower" (George Hamilton) and savvy sergeant "Joe" (Eli Wallach) face just about every hazard as we start shortly after they land in Sicily and end up (well some of them do) in Berlin. The combat elements of the film are unremarkable, to be honest, but what is striking here is the roles of the women. Starting with a super effort from the emotionally ravaged French lady whose home they must commandeer (Jean Moreau), then the clever and manipulative club owner "Magda" (Melina Mercouri) and finally "Helga" (Elke Summer) and "Trudi" (Senta Berger) who must make the most from the occupying powers in Berlin. It is their perspectives that make this a bit different and that contribute most to the humanity of this all but 3 hour marathon. At times it has an episodic feel to it, which I found disjointed the narrative a bit, and unfortunately the main casting - especially the really weak Hamilton, but with the exception of the on-form Wallach, just let the side down. There is far too much ponderous dialogue and Carl Foreman struggles at times to keep this frequently rambling drama engaging. It has a very strong supporting cast, and there are some nice touches now and again from the likes of Mervyn Johns and Romy Schneider to help it along, and give us a breather from the intensity of the wartime imagery. It is not a bad film this, but there is just too much chaff amongst the wheat.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
armyworld war iiinfantrypost war germanybased on short story1940s