The Dirty Dozen_
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"Train them! Excite them! Arm them!...Then turn them loose on the Nazis!"
12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Dirty Dozen earned $45.3M worldwide on a $5.4M budget — a 739% return on investment.
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Year context
The Dirty Dozen was released 59 years ago in 1967.
CAST (20)
Lee Marvin
Maj. John Reisman
Ernest Borgnine
Maj. Gen. Worden
Charles Bronson
Joseph Wladislaw
Jim Brown
Robert Jefferson
John Cassavetes
Victor Franko
Richard Jaeckel
Sergeant Bowren
George Kennedy
Major Max Armbruster
Trini López
Pedro Jiminez
Ralph Meeker
Captain Stuart Kinder
Robert Ryan
Col. Everett Dasher Breed
Telly Savalas
Archer Maggott
Donald Sutherland
Vernon Pinkley
Clint Walker
Samson Posey
Robert Webber
General Denton
Tom Busby
Milo Vladek
Ben Carruthers
Glenn Gilpin
SC
Stuart Cooper
Roscoe Lever
Robert Phillips
Cpl. Morgan - MP Guard
Colin Maitland
Seth Sawyer
Al Mancini
Tassos Bravos
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$5.4M
Budget
$45.3M
Revenue
+739%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (3)
G
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
1968
WON
B
1968
WON
B
1968
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
149 min (2h 29m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (1,286 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$5,400,000
Box Office
$45,300,000
Profit
+$39,900,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Dirty Dozen about?
12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
How long is The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen has a runtime of 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Who directed The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in The Dirty Dozen?
The cast of The Dirty Dozen includes Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes.
How much did The Dirty Dozen make at the box office?
The Dirty Dozen earned $45,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,400,000.
What is the rating of The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 1,286 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Adventure
War
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