91. "The Big Red One" (1980)

Tonight we return to form with a real meat-and-potatoes World War
II movie. Hollywood player Samuel Fuller had written, directed or
produced countless pulpy movies for decades. However, he decided
to mine his own World War II experiences for "The Big Red One,"
which ended up being his greatest achievement. An old-fashioned,
combat-heavy ensemble piece, TBRO features the ever-dependable
Lee Marvin, and the fresh-off-dizzying-fame Mark Hamill as they
trudge through the European theater (and Rommel's Africa)...
Asides include a theory about "Saving Private Ryan," the use of
the word 'retarded,' and the origin of the term 'five will get
you ten,' and big butts.  


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