Anzio (1968)

67% of critics liked it
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This Dino De Laurentiis-produced re-creation of the decisive Italian military operation top-bills Robert Mitchum as a battle-weary war correspondent. Robert Ryan and Arthur Kennedy play generals, Peter Falk is the lovable Brooklynese corporal, and Earl Holliman is the country-boy sergeant. Anzio was… More This Dino De Laurentiis-produced re-creation of the decisive Italian military operation top-bills Robert Mitchum as a battle-weary war correspondent. Robert Ryan and Arthur Kennedy play generals, Peter Falk is the lovable Brooklynese corporal, and Earl Holliman is the country-boy sergeant. Anzio was based on the book by Wynford Vaughan Thomas. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 58 min.
Directed By: Edward Dmytryk
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics

In Theaters: Jul 24, 1968 Wide
On DVD: Nov 6, 2001
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
... threadbare, run-of-the-mill war drama.
Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
Anzio's not exactly considered a "classic" in the war-story genre, but it'll absolutely do for a rainy Saturday matinee.

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A excellent WWII movie about the Battle of Anzio (Italy) showing the landing and the days leading up to the pushing back of the German troops. Robert Mitchum plays a war news paper reporter who no only brings back much needed intelligence but he is also responsible for the removal of… More
A excellent WWII movie about the Battle of Anzio (Italy) showing the landing and the days leading up to the pushing back of the German troops. Robert Mitchum plays a war news paper reporter who no only brings back much needed intelligence but he is also responsible for the removal of a General who drops the ball and could have march troops all the way to Rome with little if any resistance. Excellent overall War Movie, just don't make them like this anymore. Peter Falk also plays an excellent part in this movie , No less then5 stars.

Cast

            Robert Mitchum as Ennis

            Peter Falk as Rabinoff

            Earl Holliman as Stimler

            Mark Damon as Richardson

            Arthur Kennedy as Gen. Lesley

            Robert Ryan as Gen. Carson

            Reni Santoni as Movie

            Joseph Walsh as Doyle

            Thomas Hunter as Andy

            Giancarlo Giannini as Cellini

            Anthony Steel as Gen. Marsh

            Patrick Magee as Gen. Starkey

            Arthur Franz as Gen. Howard

            Elsa Albani as Emilia

            Wayde Preston as Col. Hendricks

            Venantino Venantini as Capt. Burns

            Annabella Andreoli as Anna

            Wolfgang Preiss as Marshal Kesselring

            Tonio Selwart as Gen. Von Mackensen

            Richard Arlen as Captain Gannon

            Gene Evans as Jess Cooney

            Dante Maggio as Neapolitan street hawker

            Carmen Scarpitta as Neapolitan girl

            Enzo Turco as Pepe

            Wolfgang Hillinger as Hans the sniper

            Marcella Valeri as Assunta
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