Lost Command

A grim, sprawling war epic that follows soldiers from one doomed colonial conflict to another, leaving a bitter taste.

Directed by

Mark Robson

Genres

Action, War

Starring

Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal

Tagline

They lived and loved and fought across three continents !

Overview

After being freed from a Vietnamese war prison, French Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy is sent to help quell resistance forces in Algeria. With the help of the Capt. Esclavier, who has grown weary of war, and Capt. Boisfeuras, who lives for it, Raspeguy attempts to convert a rugged band of soldiers into a formidable fighting unit, with the promise of marrying a beautiful countess if he's made a general.

How it feels

Bleak, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, betrayal, loyalty, colonialism

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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