D-Day Assassins (2019)

In 1944, group of rebellious American soldiers known as "The Filthy Thirteen" parachute into Normandy to carry out a deadly mission.

Director:

Andrew Jones

Writers:

Andrew Jones (story), Andrew Jones

Stars:

Derek Nelson, Dennis Farrin, Lee Bane

Cast

Credited cast:
Derek Nelson	...	Young Hawkeye
Dennis Farrin	...	Arthur
Lee Bane	...	Father Mancuso
Mark Homer	...	Officer Heinrich
Angelique Joan	...	Catherine
Erick Hayden	...	Richard
Tom Ward-Thomas	...	Hood #1
Patrick O'Donnell	...	McNasty
Jason Homewood	...	Officer Fischer
Ciaron Davies	...	Picadilly Willy
Linny Bushey	...	Karen
Aaron Jeffcoate	...	Chris
Vicki Glover	...	Jessica
Ryan Michaels	...	Hawkeye
Paris Stangl	...	Officer Ziegler

Storyline

In 1944, a group of American soldiers known as "The Filthy Thirteen" are becoming an increasing problem for their superiors - disobeying orders, bathing infrequently and often going AWOL from their barracks. But the rebellious men are given an opportunity to atone for their behavior when they are selected to be the first unit to parachute behind German lines during the invasion of Normandy. Their goal is to move through enemy territory on foot and destroy Nazi supply lines and escape routes. Some call it a suicide mission. But they haven't counted on the ferocity and determination of this ragtag group of D-Day Assassins who will stop at nothing to take down the enemy. This is the brutal and thrilling real life story which inspired "The Dirty Dozen".

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Plot Keywords:

based on true story | 

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Genres:

War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Loosely inspired by several events from 1944 involving "The Filthy Thirteen", the 1st Demolition Section of the Regimental Headquarters Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, of the United States Army. They fought in the European campaign during World War II. This unit was the inspiration for the book and subsequent film 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967).

User Reviews

This story deserves better!

This is one of the greatest untold stories of WWII. It was the basis for the myths that formed the fictional Dirty Dozen, but the true story is so fantastic it didn't need embellishment, artistic license, or any additional drama. The true story should be told and can stand on its own, but it really deserves better than this. This was a travesty.

Details

Country:

UK

Release Date:

28 May 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

D-Day Assassins

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,059

Company Credits

Production Co:

North Bank Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min