Savage Brigade
Savage Brigade

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Savage Brigade

1939
Movie
87 min
French

The duel between a Czarist general and a lieutenant, over the general's wife, is postponed with war approaching. Years later, the rivals meet again but the general realizes his wife has been faithful to him after all.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: David HowardGenres: Action, Drama, War

Plot Summary

A group of American aviators goes to China to help fight the Japanese during the Sino-Japanese War. Led by pilot 'Speed' Hanson, they face danger both in the air and on the ground as they engage in thrilling aerial combat and espionage missions. Their efforts are crucial in disrupting enemy supply lines and boosting Chinese morale.

Critical Reception

While not a major critical darling, 'Savage Brigade' was appreciated for its action sequences and patriotic themes during a time when global conflicts were escalating. Audiences found it to be an entertaining B-movie, offering escapism with its wartime adventure and a young John Wayne in an early leading role.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and aerial combat scenes.

  • Noted for its pro-American and anti-Japanese sentiment during the era.

  • Seen as a typical, albeit enjoyable, wartime adventure film of its time.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by Monogram Pictures, which was known for its low-budget B-movies, and utilized stock footage for some of its aerial combat sequences.

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