Review of Never So Few (1959) by Timothy J — 10 Feb 2013

Based on Real-life story of OSS Detachment 101--Skip the "Romance" part & eventually, it works out!!

This review of Never So Few (1959) was written by Timothy J on 10 Feb 2013.

Never So Few has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 27 Aug 2018

The love story is commonplace and hampered by a noticeable lack of chemistry between Sinatra and Lollobrigida -- the war material is similarly…

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By Sneed C (2) on 17 Feb 2008

Sinatra is ok, McQueen kicks ass and takes names with extreme charisma and style. Total hardass…

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By Roland B (35) on 16 Sep 2009

Good file. Interesting view on a part of WW II that does not get much exposure…

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By Rick M (353) on 08 Jan 2008

Captain Tom Reynolds and his band of skilled O.S.S. operatives are in WWII Burma to train the Kachin natives in modern warfare…

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By Rodolfo R (27) on 05 Jun 2005

Approximately 65 minutes into the picture, Steve McQueen takes off his shirt. He looks really hot in a tanktop…

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By Derek H (476) on 12 Sep 2007

Very underrated film. McQueen plays the army rebel in yet another stellar performance…

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By Stanislas G (11) on 28 Dec 2008

Un vieux film de guerre pas trop mal mais un peu long…

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By Nicholas F (155) on 04 Dec 2010

A scene-stealing Steve McQueen and solid war action from director John Sturges are some of the highlights of this Sinatra actioner that is…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 14 Apr 2011

Love seeing lesser known vintage movies. So non-PC…

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By Renée W (95) on 28 Dec 2008

Steve McQueen's character was the most interesting part of this movie. However, Sinatra is totally bitchin' with a goatee…

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