Movie

The Misfit Brigade

1987 · 105 min

A grimy, cynical war adventure that lurches between black comedy and brutal combat, ending on a sour note of defiance.

Tagline: The German Dirty Dozen
Overview: In 1943, Nazi Germany suffers heavy losses at the Eastern Front and an order for all-out retreat is ultimately issued. The 27th Penal Panzer Regiment, consisting solely of those convicted of various real or political crimes ranging from incest to dissidence, has just returned from Stalingrad where German forces were decimated by the Soviets after a brutal, year-long fight.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, tense and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: War, survival, rebellion, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
rebellion
loyalty
betrayal
Places: military
countryside
wilderness
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild