Blockbusting war drama about a motley crew of death-row criminals who get the chance to redeem themselves in action in World War II. Twelve condemned soldiers are pressed into service as an elite team under the command of a rogue army major to undertake a daring mission in Nazi-occupied France. The terrific cast adds star power to Robert Aldrich's hard-hitting adventure yarn. Starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Charles Bronson.