Attack Movie Information

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Overall Rank: 849

Average Rating: 3.2/4

# of Ratings: 16

Theatrical Release Date: 10/17/1956

Language: English

Genre: Drama, War

MPAA Rating: NR

Director: Robert Aldrich

Actors: Jack Palance, Eddie Albert, Lee Marvin, Robert Strauss, Richard Jaeckel, Buddy Ebsen

Plot: In the waning days of WWII a National Guard Infantry Company is given the mission of setting up artillery observation posts in key areas. Lieutenant Costa knows that his captain, Cooney, has only achieved his position due to his connections and doubts his leadership ability. Costa and his men are sent out but after running into trouble, Cooney refuses to reinforce them. Suffering heavy losses, Costa plots revenge. -- Chris Kavan

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Yojimbo - wrote on 02/26/2012

Jack Palance gives the performance of his career as a tough lieutenant who loses one too many men because of the cowardice of his commanding officer Eddie Albert. Robert Aldrich went on to make many testosterone fuelled XY pleasers such as The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard, but Attack is a far more sophisticated, character driven affair. The theme of the moral ambiguity of a doomed anti-hero seeking revenge combined with some crisp black and white photography echo the stylistic hallmarks of Film Noir set within the arena of war. It examines the flaws of the chain of command where "lions led by donkeys" lose their lives because of the incompetence or cowardice of those they are forced to obey. Eddie Albert's weak willed and obsequious captain being the main culprit, but Lee Marvin's …

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