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The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
Learning of a Nazi plot to attack Washington, D.C. with a deadly nerve gas, Major Wright leads twelve convicts on a suicide mission deep into occupied France to destroy the secret factory where the poison is made.
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Plot Summary
In this made-for-television sequel, Major General "Dirty" Dozen are brought back for one final mission during World War II. This time, they are tasked with infiltrating Nazi Germany to rescue a captured Allied general and prevent the Germans from launching a devastating new weapon. The mission is fraught with peril as the team faces ruthless enemy soldiers and internal betrayals.
Critical Reception
As a made-for-television sequel to a beloved classic, "The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission" received a mixed to negative reception. While it attempted to recapture the gritty action of the original, it was often criticized for its lower budget, less compelling plot, and the diminished presence of the original cast. It failed to achieve the iconic status of its predecessor, largely being seen as a less impactful continuation.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked the grit and tension of the original film.
Felt like a low-budget television movie, not a theatrical release.
The plot was considered predictable and less engaging than the first installment.
Google audience: Audience reception for this sequel is largely unavailable or unrated. Those who have commented often find it a pale imitation of the original, with a less engaging story and a less impactful presentation.
Fun Fact
The original "The Dirty Dozen" was released in 1967, and this sequel came out 20 years later as a television film, with a significantly different cast and production quality.
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