Where to Watch Attack
- Steven Parker2 September 2025A proper war movie that doesn't glamorize what was still fresh in everyone's minds while making it. Instead, it shows the real (poor) human element and the knock on effect it had over others in a time were men expected those around them to simply have their back. Jack Palance and Eddie Albert really outdid themselves, Lee Marvin is a gem in this one too.
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Attack was released on 5 October 1956.
Attack was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Attack has a runtime of 1h 47m.
Attack was produced by Robert Aldrich, Walter Blake.
During the closing months of WWII, a National Guard Infantry unit is assigned the task of setting up artillery observation posts in a strategic area. Lieutenant Costa knows that Captain Cooney is in command only because of connections he made stateside. Costa has serious doubts concerning Cooney's ability to lead the group. After Cooney sends Costa and his men out on a dangerous mission, but refuses to re-enforce them, Costa swears revenge.
The key characters in Attack are Joe Costa (Jack Palance), Erskine Cooney (Eddie Albert), Clyde Bartlett (Lee Marvin).
Attack is rated PG.
Attack is a War, Action, Drama film.
Attack has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.
Attack had a budget of US$810K.