The King's Guerrillas
The King's Guerrillas

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The King's Guerrillas

1950
Movie
89 min
Italian

Diavolo's bandits fight Napoleon's troops and so King Ferdinand IV, the Neapolitan king, makes Fra Diavolo a Colonel. In the meantime the bandit also falls in love with Marietta, the king's illegitimate child.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Will PriceGenres: War, Drama, Adventure

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of American soldiers are stranded in the Philippines after a devastating battle. Facing overwhelming odds and harsh conditions, they must band together with local guerrillas to survive and fight back against the Japanese occupation. Their resilience and determination are tested as they navigate treacherous jungles and enemy patrols, seeking a way to strike a decisive blow against their oppressors.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, "The King's Guerrillas" received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its low budget, dated production values, and a predictable plot. While it aimed to portray the valor of soldiers and guerrillas, its execution fell short for many critics and audiences of the era, failing to distinguish itself among other wartime dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of compelling character development.

  • Production values are noticeably poor, detracting from the war setting.

  • The narrative is largely uninspired and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "The King's Guerrillas" are scarce due to its age and limited distribution, but historical mentions suggest it was not a widely discussed or favored film, likely due to its perceived low quality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the notorious Poverty Row studios, known for their low-budget productions and quick turnaround times.

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