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Lost Command

1966Movie2 h 9 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score

A violent, bleak action movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

They lived and loved and fought across three continents !

After being freed from a Vietnamese war prison, French Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy is sent to help quell resistance forces in Algeria. With the help of the Capt. Esclavier, who has grown weary of war, and Capt. Boisfeuras, who lives for it, Raspeguy attempts to convert a rugged band of soldiers into a formidable fighting unit, with the promise of marrying a beautiful countess if he's made a general.

Feels like

  • French Colonial War
  • Military Drama
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Post-Vietnam War
  • Psychological Impact
  • Historical Conflict
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Existential Crisis
  • Intense

Cast

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Directed by
Mark Robson
Produced by
Mark Robson
Music by
Franz Waxman

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Facts

May 1, 1966 · 2 h 9 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 1, 1966
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Lost Command?"

Questions about Lost Command

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Where can I stream Lost Command?

In the United States, Lost Command is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is Lost Command worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching Lost Command?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.