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In 1943, the Nazi Germany is suffering heavy losses at the Eastern Front and an order for all-out retreat is eventually issued. The 27th Penal Panzer ...Regiment, consisting solely of people convicted of various real or political crimes ranging from incest to dissidence, has just returned from Stalingrad where German forces were decimated by the Soviets after a year-long bloody fight. They are a motley tank crew that consists of Sergeant Willie Beier (aka Old Man), a family man who fears for the safety of his wife and child if he disobeys the Nazis, Corporal Joseph Porta, the team's fixer and a self-proclaimed communist who always tries to keep his spirits up whether through gambling, drinking or simple tomfoolery, Corporal Hugo Stege, Porta's "partner in crime", young Sven Hassel, a character based on real Sven Hassel, the writer of the novel that the movie was based on, Wolfgang Creutzfeldt (aka Tiny), a dimwitted and often violent giant of a man and Bauer, a silent but friendly individual convicted of murder. They are joined by Alfred Kalb (aka Legionnaire), a psychotic ex-member of the French Foreign Legion and a self-proclaimed Muslim, convicted of polygamy, an inexperienced teenage soldier nicknamed Freckles, convicted of incest with his stepsister and their new commander Captain Erich von Barring, a straight-laced understanding officer who hoped for a better position than the one he got, but does his job dutifully anyway. Since penal regiments are viewed as completely expendable, they are often sent on suicide missions. Sadistic Colonel Von Weisshagen decides to send the 27th Penal Panzer Regiment on one such mission behind the enemy lines of the Eastern Front to blow up a Soviet train that's carrying countless gallons of fuel for the Red Army vehicles and tanks. If successful, the unit could receive full pardon, the German army would get precious time to retreat and regroup and Von Weisshagen himself might receive an Iron Cross from a high-ranking general (Oliver Reed). But can they trust the top brass? Show More

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In 1943, the Nazi Germany faces heavy losses at the Eastern Front and issues an order for all-out retreat. The 27th Penal Panzer Regiment, comprised of convicted criminals, has just returned from Stalingrad where they witnessed the devastating defeat of the German forces. The motley tank crew, led by Sergeant Willie Beier, includes the fixer Corporal Joseph Porta, the partner-in-crime Corporal Hugo Stege, the dimwitted giant Wolfgang Creutzfeldt, the friendly Bauer, the psychotic Alfred Kalb, an inexperienced teenage soldier nicknamed Freckles, and their new commander Captain Erich von Barring.

Colonel Von Weisshagen, known for his sadism, assigns the 27th Penal Panzer Regiment on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Their objective is to blow up a Soviet train carrying crucial fuel for the Red Army. Success can lead to the unit's pardon, the German army's regrouping, and potential honors for Von Weisshagen. However, the big question remains: can they trust the top brass?

The Misfit Brigade is a thrilling war film set during World War II. It follows a group of unlikely heroes as they navigate the dangerous battleground and confront the realities of war. Faced with impossible odds and sending them on what appears to be a suicide mission, the film explores themes of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice. The audience is taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as they witness the characters' struggles, alliances, and surprising acts of heroism. With a talented cast that includes Oliver Reed, Jürgen Prochnow, and David Carradine, The Misfit Brigade offers a gripping and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

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Release Date:

22 Feb 1988

Writers:

Sven Hassel (novel), Nelson Gidding (screenplay)