Review of Attack (1956) by J.b. R — 22 Aug 2012
Robert Aldrich was one of the French New Waves favourite directors, thanks to classics such as Vera Cruz ,Kiss me Deadly and this cracking and brutal war film from 1956.
Jack Palance plays Lt Joe Costa,respected by his men as true warrior he has the best interests of his men at his core and will climb any breach in order to prove it.
The porblem is his captain Played by Eddie Albert is a vain drunken coward who causes the death of men through his toatl lack of military skill.
What follows is a tough and sometimes brutal film with plenty of top grade acting and the usual dose of Aldrichs of thick ear violence.
Palance is great as the manic Costa who will kill his captain if he fails them again and although Albert gets the less showy role he gives one of his best performances.
Lee Marvin pops up in a few scenes to remind us how good an actor he was ,and although the film is a war film it feels like its had an injection of film noir to darken the plotlines.
This review of Attack (1956) was written by J.b. R on 22 Aug 2012.
Attack has generally received positive reviews.
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