The Lost Battalion
“Caught between two lines of fire, the Germans gave them two options: surrender or die. They chose a third.”
Fact-based war drama about an American battalion of over 500 men which gets trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest in October 1918 France during the closing weeks of World War I.
Where to watch The Lost Battalion in United States
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Where is The Lost Battalion streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Rakuten TV | — |
About The Lost Battalion
The Lost Battalion is a 2001 English-language history, drama and war film directed by Russell Mulcahy. The cast is led by Rick Schroder, Phil McKee, Jamie Harris. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Lost Battalion was produced by David Gerber Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, and A+E Global Media and made in United States of America. It was released on December 2, 2001.
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Writers
- James Carabatsos
- Release date
- December 2, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- David Gerber Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, A+E Global Media
The Lost Battalion cast & crew
The Lost Battalion was directed by Russell Mulcahy and written by James Carabatsos.
The cast features Rick Schroder as Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey, Phil McKee as Capt. George McMurtry, Jamie Harris as Sgt. Gaedeke, Jay Rodan as Lt. Leak, Adam James as Capt. Nelson Holderman, and Daniel Caltagirone as Pvt. Phillip Cepeglia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Marvin, cinematography is by Jonathan Freeman, and it was produced by Michael Weisbarth and Romain Schroeder.
Is The Lost Battalion worth watching?
The Lost Battalion holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 140 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy history, drama, and war, The Lost Battalion is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lost Battalion
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Cast of The Lost Battalion
Rick Schroder
Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey
Phil McKee
Capt. George McMurtry
Jamie Harris
Sgt. Gaedeke
Jay Rodan
Lt. Leak
Adam James
Capt. Nelson Holderman
Daniel Caltagirone
Pvt. Phillip Cepeglia
Michael Goldstrom
Pvt. Jacob Rosen
André Vippolis
Pvt. Frank Lipasti
Rhys Miles Thomas
Pvt. Robert Yoder
Arthur Kremer
Pvt. Abraham Krotoshinsky
Finbar Lynch
Ferguson
Derek Kueter
Major Wanvig
The Lost Battalion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lost Battalion in United States?
The Lost Battalion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Lost Battalion on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Lost Battalion is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Lost Battalion in?
The Lost Battalion is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lost Battalion?
The Lost Battalion runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Lost Battalion rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 140 ratings.
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