The Big Red One
“The real glory of war is surviving”
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.
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Where is The Big Red One streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Big Red One
The Big Red One is a 1980 English-language drama and war film directed by Samuel Fuller. The cast is led by Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Big Red One was produced by Lorimar Motion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 28, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Writers
- Samuel Fuller
- Release date
- May 28, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
The Big Red One cast & crew
The Big Red One was directed by Samuel Fuller and written by Samuel Fuller.
The cast features Lee Marvin as The Sergeant, Mark Hamill as Griff, Robert Carradine as Zab, Bobby Di Cicco as Vinci, Kelly Ward as Johnson, and Stéphane Audran as Walloon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dana Kaproff, cinematography is by Adam Greenberg, and it was produced by Gene Corman.
Is The Big Red One worth watching?
The Big Red One holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 337 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, The Big Red One is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Red One
The Big Red One isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Big Red One
Lee Marvin
The Sergeant
Mark Hamill
Griff
Robert Carradine
Zab
Bobby Di Cicco
Vinci
Kelly Ward
Johnson
Stéphane Audran
Walloon
Siegfried Rauch
Schroeder
Serge Marquand
Rensonnet
Charles Macaulay
General / Captain
Alain Doutey
Broban
Maurice Marsac
Vichy Colonel
Colin Gilbert
Dog Face POW
The Big Red One — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Red One in United States?
The Big Red One is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Big Red One in?
The Big Red One is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Red One?
The Big Red One runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Big Red One rated?
The Big Red One is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 337 ratings.
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