Movie Description
Darby's Rangers
(1958)Overview
Stationed in Scotland, Maj. William Darby and the men under his command are trained by British commandos, becoming the U.S. Army's 1st Ranger Battalion. Their drilling period is rigorous, but the men find time to romance local women before being deployed to fight the Nazis. U.S. forces battle from French North Africa to Italy, but when a surprise attack decimates the 1st and 3rd Battalions at the Battle of Cisterna, Darby and the 4th Battalion must come to their aid.
Featured Crew
- Director : William A. Wellman
- Cast : James Garner,Etchika Choureau,Jack Warden,Edd Byrnes,Venetia Stevenson,Torin Thatcher,Peter Brown,Joan Elan,Corey Allen,Stuart Whitman,Murray Hamilton,William Wellman Jr.,Andrea King,Adam Williams,Edward Ashley,Raymond Bailey,Willis Bouchey,Phil Adams,Marian Collier,Tom McKee,Juli Reding
Cast
William Orlando Darby
Angelina De Lotta / Dittmann
Saul Rosen / Narrator
Arnold Dittman
Peggy McTavish
Sergeant McTavish
Rollo Burns
Wendy Hollister
Tony Sutherland
Hank Bishop
Sims Delancey
Eli Clatworthy
Sheilah Andrews
Heavy Hall
Lt. Dave Manson
Brig. Gen. W.A. Wise
Gen. Truscott
Ranger (uncredited)
English Girl (uncredited)
Col. Slim Rathburn (uncredited)
Sexy Girl (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleDarby's Rangers
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-02-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 01m
Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures
Genres
- War
- Action
- Drama
