Merrill's Marauders
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Movie Reviews of Merrill's Marauders
Movie Review: Merrill's Marauders
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a rugged and gritty WWII film set in the CBI Theater directed by Samuel Fuller. The action concerns Jeff Chandler, in his last screen portrayal, as Brig. Gen. Frank Merrill. Merrill leads a band of battle fatigued GIs (Ty Hardin, Peter Brown, Claude Akins, Will Hutchins and others) against the Japanese in the Burmese jungle. It is beautifully photographed in color and CinemaScope by William Clothier. Fuller co-wrote the script with Milton Sperling. This film has been highly underrated. It is a good depiction of the stress, determination and humanity experienced by the average GI in everyday face-to-face confrontation with the enemy. Jeff Chandler gives an accurate performance of the real Merrill. Jeff Chandler truly was a gifted actor and deserves more recognition for his talents as this film demonstrates. Sam Fuller's images in vivid color are indelible. It was released theatrically in 1962.
Movie Review: Merrill's Marauders
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a joy to purchase. This was my father's unit in WWII, and I remember seeing this movie on TV when I was little. Since my father passed 5 years ago, I have been searching to find this movie. For anyone that is interested, my father was "Bullseye". He explained to me why named such. This movie depicted most of what happened during his tour. As anyone knows, not all movies show everything. Because of General Merrill's campaign, the men in his unit not only received various medals from the United States government, but many from Burma and China. Unfortunately, our home was robbed and all of my father's medals were stolen. We were able to replace those from our government, however those from China and Burma could never be replaced.
For anyone that is a WWII afficiando, or had a relative a part of this campaign, this movie is an excellent tribute to these men.
Movie Review: A Classic is back!
Summary: 5 Stars
A terrific film by the legendary Sam Fuller (BIG RED ONE) and starring Jeff Chandler -- in his last screen performance -- and a slew of Warner Bros tv stars: Ty Hardin, Will Hutchins, Peter Brown and Andrew Duggan. Glad to see that WB is finally bringing this one to DVD. This story was actually done once before with Errol Flynn in OBJECTIVE BURMA. Both are extremely entertaining but the Fuller version rings closer to the truth. Also a nice performance by John Hoyt as Gen. "Vinegar" Joe Stillwell. A great war epic about men being asked to push themselves beyond the limits of human endurance. Jeff Chandler is in top-form in this, his last, performance. Ty Hardin (Bronco Lane of tv fame) as his Lt. Stock -- whom Merrill regards almost as a son. I had the good fortune to actually see this in the theatre when I was a kid.Movie Review: jeff's last film
Summary: 5 Stars
this was a partnership between warner brothers and a filipino film company. It starred Jeff Chandler as Brig. General Frank Merrill who's whose company were top jungle fighters during WW2 in the CBI theater of operations. Other solid names in this production were some of the Warners stock company, Ty Hardin, Claude Akins, Andrew Duggan, Will Hutchins, and Peter Brown. It's a nice war film most notable by being Jeff Chandler's last film before going in for back surgery which was horribly botched leading to Jeff's premature death at the age of forty two.Movie Review: Classic WW2 Movie..!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a classic WW2 movie with an excellent cast and script. It's based on the true story of Gen. Frank Merrill and the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) who fought behind the Japanese lines in the China/Burma/India theatre. They walked over 1000 miles and raided Japanese bases in Burma and fought 5 major and 30 minor engagements. It's a story of the battles, the hardships, and the men who made up this unit. Hollywood has taken some liberties, but it's none the less a tribute to these brave men. Excellent story and well worth watching.