This WW2 psychological drama plays out at Christmas. US GIs hold an isolated cabin in the Ardennes against a handful of Germans cut off from their main force. Combat-weary and short of rations, both sides are determined to survive.
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| Peter Berg | ... | Bud Miller | |
| Kevin Dillon | ... | Cpl. Mel Avakian | |
| Arye Gross | ... | Stan Shutzer | |
| Ethan Hawke | ... | Sgt. Will Knott | |
| Gary Sinise | ... | Vance 'Mother' Wilkins | |
| Frank Whaley | ... | Paul 'Father' Mundy | |
| John C. McGinley | ... | Major Griffin | |
| Larry Joshua | ... | Lieutenant Ware | |
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David Jensen | ... | Sergeant Hunt |
| Curt Lowens | ... | Older German Soldier | |
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Rachel Griffin | ... | Janice |
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Timothy S. Shoemaker | ... | Eddie (as Tim Shoemaker) |
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Kelly Gately | ... | Young German Soldier |
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Bill Osborn | ... | American Sentry |
| Andre Lamal | ... | German Soldier | |
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Set in 1944 France, in the Ardennes forest region, an American Intelligence Squad locates a German platoon wishing to surrender rather than die in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, isolated from the war at present, put aside their differences and share a Christmas celebration. The surrender plan includes a mock battle that turns bad when one of the soldiers is unaware of the surrender plan. Written by Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com>
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Rated R for language, war violence and a scene of sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 April 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Section 44 See more »Filming Locations:
Utah, USAEdit
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Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$46,938, 26 April 1992Gross USA:
$1,526,697Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Recorded by Studo Music Department
Written by Buddy Feyne, Bobby Plater (as Bobby Platter), Tiny Bradshaw and Edward Johnson
Published by Lewis Music Publishing Co., Inc.
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The interiors of the mansion were built in the gymnasium of a local high school. The attic set was constructed on the stage of the school's theater. See more »Quotes
Will Knott: It's thanks to Griffin and his military mortuary skills that I've made my recent headlong leap to three stripes. We lost half our squad, attempting one of his map-inspired, ill-conceived recon patrols. When I say 'lost', I mean 'killed'. Nobody in the army ever admits that someone on our side is killed. They're either lost, like Christopher Robin... hit, as in a batter hit by a pitched ball... or they get 'it' like in hide-and-go-seek. Or maybe they 'get it', as with an ambiguous joke.See more »
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Written by Buddy Feyne, Bobby Plater (as Bobby Platter), Tiny Bradshaw and Edward Johnson
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I thought this movie was good. I throughly enjoyed it. I like the story and I like the craft. I like the cast and thought they did a perfect job. The characters could not have been better. If you see it on the big screen, you may be more pleased with it than you would on the small one.