The 1977 film March or Die is a British war movie directed by Dick Richards and starring Terence Hill and Gene Hackman. It tells the story of a group of British soldiers who are captured by the Germans during World War II and forced to march to a prison camp. Along the way, they are subjected to brutal treatment by the German guards. However, they are determined to survive and escape.
The film is a suspenseful and harrowing tale of survival and endurance. It is also a powerful condemnation of the brutality of war.
The film explores a number of themes, including:
- The importance of teamwork and cooperation: The group of British soldiers must work together to survive the march and the prison camp.
- The power of the human spirit: The soldiers are subjected to extreme hardship, but they never give up hope.
- The dangers of hatred and intolerance: The German guards are motivated by hatred of the British and other "enemies" of the Third Reich.
- The importance of fighting for freedom: The soldiers are determined to escape from the prison camp and return to Britain.
March or Die is a well-made and powerful film that is sure to stay with you long after you have seen it. However, it is important to note that the film is quite graphic and violent. It is not suitable for younger viewers or for those who are sensitive to such material.
Cast
- Gene Hackman as Major William Sherman Foster
- Terence Hill as Marco Segrain
- Catherine Deneuve as Simone Picard
- Max von Sydow as François Marneau
- Ian Holm as El Krim
- Jack O'Halloran as Ivan
- Rufus as Sergeant Triand
- Marcel Bozzuffi as Lieutenant Fontaine
- Liliane Rovère as Lola
- Andre Penvern as Top Hat
- Paul Sherman as Fred Hastings
- Vernon Dobtcheff as Mean Corporal
- Marne Maitland as Leon
- Gigi Bonos as Andre
- Wolf Kahler as First German
- Mathias Hell as Second German
- Jean Champion as Minister
- Walter Gotell as Colonel Lamont
- Paul Antrim as Mollard
- Catherine Willmer as Petite Lady
- Arnold Diamond as Husband
- Maurice Arden as Pierre Lahoud
- Albert Woods as Henri Delacorte
- Elisabeth Mortensen as French Street Girl
- François Valorbe as Detective
- Villena as Gendarme
- Ernest Misko as Aide In Minister's Office
- Guy Deghy as Ship's Captain
- Jean Rougerie as Legionnaire #1 (at station)
- Guy Mairesse as Legionnaire #2 (at station)
- Eve Brenner as Singing Girl
- Guy Marly as Singing Legionnaire
- Margaret Modlin as Lady In Black
Director: Dick Richards
Writers: David Zelag Goodman
Box Office Gross: $1,000,000
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Genre: adventure drama romance war
Release Date: August 5, 1977