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Overall Rank: 842
Average Rating: 3.2/4
# of Ratings: 16
Theatrical Release Date: 10/17/1956
Language: English
Genre: Drama, War
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Robert Aldrich
Actors: Jack Palance, Eddie Albert, Lee Marvin, Robert Strauss, Richard Jaeckel, Buddy Ebsen
Plot: In the waning days of WWII a National Guard Infantry Company is given the
mission of setting up artillery observation posts in key areas. Lieutenant
Costa knows that his captain, Cooney, has only achieved his position due
to his connections and doubts his leadership ability. Costa and his men
are sent out but after running into trouble, Cooney refuses to reinforce
them. Suffering heavy losses, Costa plots revenge. -- Chris Kavan
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"Attack" by Yojimbo
Yojimbo - wrote on 02/26/2012
Jack Palance gives the performance of his career as a tough lieutenant who loses one too many men because of the cowardice of his commanding officer Eddie Albert. Robert Aldrich went on to make many testosterone fuelled XY pleasers such as The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard, but Attack is a far more sophisticated, character driven affair. The theme of the moral ambiguity of a doomed anti-hero seeking revenge combined with some crisp black and white photography echo the stylistic hallmarks of Film Noir set within the arena of war. It examines the flaws of the chain of command where "lions led by donkeys" lose their lives because of the incompetence or cowardice of those they are forced to obey. Eddie Albert's weak willed and obsequious captain being the main culprit, but Lee Marvin's …
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