This is a scarce classic, well worth the search for the VHS ( was released on Timeless Video). Incredibly great sardonic dialogue which does not speak down for the benefit of those who are not in the "military know"; Sam Fuller does not care whether or not you understand every reference, and while the script is occasionally hard to follow the film turns out, as is usual in such cases, to benefit from this,as the characters are allowed that extra measure of dignity ...wonderful human interest subplots back up a textbook example of how to make a realistic action picture for almost no money. Fearless exploration of controversial racial issues which haunt us to this day; as Fuller says, "There is no end to this story." Gene Evans gives as fine a film performance as you are ever likely to see - anywhere. All the actors are fine, and the beautifully directed film has a truly startling sense of realism. It is a crime that this film is not better known.
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