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Movie Reviews of Lost Command
Movie Review: Excellent Combat Classic on DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Very good film released in 1966 based on Jean Larteguy's novel "The Centurians" with Anthony Quinn portraying the main character Lieutenant Colonel Raspeguy. The film opens with Raspeguy and his paratrooper battalion fighting to the bitter end at Dien Bien Phu in Indo China. Raspeguy with his surviving officers and soldiers are interned by the Viet Mihn forces and repatriated back to France. Raspeguy loses his battalion, but later obtains command of the 10th Paratrooper Regiment that is activated for battle in Algeria against Arab guerrilla forces fighting for independence. Raspeguy recruits his trusted veterans and they train the regiment with lessons learned from their experiences in Indo China. Raspeguy is the typical maverick; a hardcore soldier who runs operations his way. His unconventional methods for weeding out terrorist factions and insurgent forces causes friction with the French senior command and government administration. He suffers a setback after his soldiers commit atrocities against local villagers in an area where several comrades were ambushed. Raspeguy is under investigation and faces a second relief from command and possible imprisonment. Victory is his key to success and he pulls out all stops to defeat the terrorists and a large insurgent force led by one of his former officers who defected from France.
Overall it's a very good film and an interesting subject with French paratroopers fighting guerrilla forces in Algeria. Good action scenes on small unit combat, though tame by today's movie standards. The DVD release is finally here and an excellent deal considering its previous VHS edition was expensive and of average quality. The DVD's imagery is sharp and clear, in letterbox format, and sound is significantly improved.
Movie Review: One of the few good movies about the French Army
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a story about a poor humble man who finds a home in the Army. Who does the best that he can with what he has and does well. The problem was that he was born about 100 years too late. He is trying to save an Empire that is quickly dying and he is up against an Enemy that is finally getting his act together. Couple with politicans in and out of uniform who want an omelet but don't want any eggs broken. Who acted shocked yes shocked when he gets the job done! But at what a cost. This film would make for a good primer for those who would go into harms way in the 3rd world.Movie Review: Colonial war film
Summary: 5 Stars
A fine action film, also a short overview of the French post-war attempt to keep hold of Indo-China then Algeria. The movie fairly shows French injustices in Algeria leading to the later excesses by both the French and rebels. Note how, at that time, all their military equipment larger than personal arms was American in origin. Good cast, great scenery, was told by 'Nam vets that the battle sequences are very authentic looking. Also note this: how many other post-war French colonial paratroop war movies are there?Movie Review: The Lost Command
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent war movie. It is about the occupation of France. It has an all star cast. The main reason that I bought it is because Alain Delon is in it. Anthony Quinn is also one of the main stars of this movie. So if you are a fan of war movies or of Alain Delon and Anthony Quinn among many others this is the movie for you. I would give it 5 stars!!!Movie Review: Counter-Insurgency Primer
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie captures all the elements needed for effective military leadership. It should be used as a primer for all newly commissioned officers as it also details how quickly a situation can change when fighting a counter-insurgency war. A great learning tool.