"March or Die" is highly underrated. After "My Name is Nobody", another favorite, this is probably Terence Hill's finest performance. I believe it is also one of Gene Hackman's best early performances - decades later his role in "Unforgiven" strikes a similar pose and I think perhaps touches upon his own true demeanor. He seems to live the part.
This is a story about a bunch of runaways and misfits who join the French Foreign Legion and get the adventure they thought they wanted. The title is accurate in so many ways because it defines more than one excellent scene and I think it also summarizes that entire way of life quite. Given its setting in historic Morocco and the protagonism/antagonism of east vs. West in the context of Islamic jihad, this film steps forward several decades in political time... maybe a full century (although I hope not).
No matter which side you favor, you'll find a character worthy of your interest. So, I suggest you pile up the popcorn (lots of butter), grab a dog and pour yourself an ice-cold soda, 'cause it's time to "March or Die"!
This is a story about a bunch of runaways and misfits who join the French Foreign Legion and get the adventure they thought they wanted. The title is accurate in so many ways because it defines more than one excellent scene and I think it also summarizes that entire way of life quite. Given its setting in historic Morocco and the protagonism/antagonism of east vs. West in the context of Islamic jihad, this film steps forward several decades in political time... maybe a full century (although I hope not).
No matter which side you favor, you'll find a character worthy of your interest. So, I suggest you pile up the popcorn (lots of butter), grab a dog and pour yourself an ice-cold soda, 'cause it's time to "March or Die"!
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