Battle of the Commandos
Battle of the Commandos

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Battle of the Commandos

1969
Movie
90 min
Italian

A British Colonel is angry with his superiors after his entire platoon is slaughtered by the Germans in what he saw as a suicide mission. So for his next mission, he takes along a platoon a convicted criminals - to prepare the Normandy beaches for the D-Day landings.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Umberto LenziGenres: War, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of Italian commandos is sent on a perilous mission behind enemy lines to destroy a vital German supply depot. Facing treacherous terrain, constant enemy patrols, and internal conflicts, the soldiers must rely on their wits and courage to succeed against overwhelming odds. Their objective is critical to the Allied war effort, making failure not an option.

Critical Reception

Battle of the Commandos is a low-budget Italian war film that received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often criticized for its formulaic plot and uneven pacing. However, it found a modest audience among fans of B-movie action and war films of the era for its straightforward, action-oriented approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • While some viewers appreciated the straightforward action sequences, many found the plot predictable and lacking in depth.

  • The film is often cited as a typical example of its genre from the late 1960s, with competent but uninspired direction.

  • Despite its flaws, it delivers on basic war movie tropes for those seeking simple entertainment.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Battle of the Commandos are scarce and generally reflect a perception of it as a standard, unremarkable war film. Those who enjoyed it often cite the action, while others point to its low production values and derivative story.

Fun Fact

The film is also known by the alternative title 'Commando Attack' in some international markets.

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