The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission
The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission

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The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission

1988
Movie
94 min
English

A renegade team of World War II soldiers. This time, one of the 12 is a woman and, with a Nazi spy within their midst, they're up against German wartime geniuses out to establish a Fourth Reich.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Lee H. KatzinGenres: War, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

In this follow-up to the original 'The Dirty Dozen,' a new group of condemned soldiers is assembled for a perilous mission behind enemy lines during World War II. Tasked with infiltrating a heavily guarded German stronghold, they must destroy a secret weapon that threatens the Allied forces. Facing overwhelming odds and internal betrayals, these unlikely heroes must rely on their wits and courage to survive.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television sequel to the classic 'The Dirty Dozen' generally received a lukewarm reception. While it attempted to recapture the grit and action of its predecessor, critics and audiences often found it to be a pale imitation, lacking the impact and character development of the original film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the grit and compelling characters of the original film.

  • Fails to live up to the legacy of its predecessor.

  • A predictable war film that offers little new to the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission' often point to its derivative nature and a perceived drop in quality compared to the original. While some viewers might appreciate the wartime action, many found it to be a forgettable entry in the franchise.

Fun Fact

Unlike the original 'The Dirty Dozen,' which was a theatrical release, 'The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission' was produced as a made-for-television movie.

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dennyjt

Third TV version of the story has Savalas back as the leader of 12 convicts on a desperate mission to attack a train carrying a dozen Nazis selected to be the next generation of mad Reich leaders. After the usual training sequences and the...