During WW2 a British aircraft is shot down and crashes in Nazi held territory. The Germans capture the only survivor, an American General, and take him to the nearest SS headquarters. Unknown to the Germans the General has full knowledge of the D-Day operation. The British decide that the General must not be allowed to divulge any details of the Normandy landing at all cost and order Major John Smith to lead a crack commando team to rescue him. Amongst the team is an American Ranger, Lieutenant Schaffer, who is puzzled by his inclusion in an all British operation. When one of the team dies after the parachute drop, Schaffer suspects that Smith's mission has a much more secret objective.
A great and nostalgic WWII film that ran a bit too long. This was only my second time being exposed to Richard Burton's work and he was very enjoyable as Maj. Jonathan Smith. And I have to ask, was Clint Eastwood born a bada$$, or did Clint Eastwood learn how to become a bada$$? I've only seen a few of his films but he seems to exude such charisma without evening trying. The man is certainly something special to view onscreen.
