Attack
Directed by Robert AldrichDuring 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.
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- Steven ParkerSeptember 2, 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.
- Mister ArnMay 14, 2025This film is more about people and less about the action that drives the plot.
Attack Trivia
Attack was released on October 5, 1956.
Attack was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Attack has a runtime of 1 hr 47 min.
Attack was produced by Walter Blake, Robert Aldrich.
The key characters in Attack are Joe Costa (Jack Palance), Erskine Cooney (Eddie Albert), Clyde Bartlett (Lee Marvin).
Attack is rated Not Rated.
Attack is a War, Action, Drama film.
Attack has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.