The Dirty Dozen

During World War II, a convicted major general is tasked with assembling a team of twelve dangerous military prisoners for a suicide mission into enemy territory. These men, all facing execution or long prison sentences, are offered a chance at freedom if they succeed in assassinating German high command during a pre-D-Day offensive. The mission is fraught with peril, requiring them to infiltrate a heavily guarded chateau behind enemy lines.

The 1988 television film 'The Dirty Dozen' is a remake of the classic 1967 film and was met with mixed to negative reviews. Critics often found it to be a pale imitation of the original, lacking the grit and compelling performances that made the first film a success. While it attempted to update the narrative, it generally failed to capture the same spirit and often felt redundant.

• A less compelling remake that fails to live up to the original's legacy.
• Lacks the star power and gritty realism of the 1967 film.
• Felt like a dated concept retreaded without significant innovation.

Google audience: Audience reception for the 1988 television remake is not widely documented, but it is generally considered inferior to the original 1967 film. Viewers often express disappointment with the acting and direction compared to the iconic predecessor.

Unlike the original 1967 film which was set during World War II, this 1988 television remake is set during the Vietnam War era, though it still refers to Nazi Germany as the enemy.