I sometimes wonder why they make junk like this. The story is supposedly set in 1942 so the USA hasn't been in the war very long and the soldiers depicted look tired, worn out and unenthusiastic. Its not clear where "Malay" is as there is no historical accuracy provided. The "hero" of the piece, John Caputo, is obviously in his late fifties (the actor is actual 57), and like many of his comrades he is overweight and unfit - hardly comparable to anyone shown in the wartime newsreels. The men are left to mope about and smoke and drink and talk of melancholy tales of sweethearts back home. Almost all the men have some sort of facial hair including one with an enormous handlebar moustache - hardly regulation.
Some of the early dialog takes place between a one-star general and a senior sergeant. This would be a highly unusual conversation and the insubordination from the sergeant would not be tolerated. If this is supposed to represent a crack team of combat ready troops then my money is on the Japanese.
Plus there's no indication of black/white segregation as everyone is treated equal. But there are some howlers lurking in the script including a soldier referring to an attack by "fighter jets" and there's a shot of the crescent moon with the stars behind it clearly visible. I'm thinking this is more like a Zucker Brothers or Neil Breen production. Its awful. Don't waste your time.
Some of the early dialog takes place between a one-star general and a senior sergeant. This would be a highly unusual conversation and the insubordination from the sergeant would not be tolerated. If this is supposed to represent a crack team of combat ready troops then my money is on the Japanese.
Plus there's no indication of black/white segregation as everyone is treated equal. But there are some howlers lurking in the script including a soldier referring to an attack by "fighter jets" and there's a shot of the crescent moon with the stars behind it clearly visible. I'm thinking this is more like a Zucker Brothers or Neil Breen production. Its awful. Don't waste your time.