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 enlarge | Director: Russell Mulcahy
Actors: Rick Schroder, Phil Mckee, Jamie Harris, Jay Rodan, Adam James (ii)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 2543
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: AAED70399D
ISBN: 0767043871
UPC: 733961703993
EAN: 9780767043878
ASIN: B00005U8F4
Theatrical Release Date: December 2, 2001
Release Date: January 29, 2002
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Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED
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 Tops! July 28, 2006
Wayne (MD USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an excellent movie and very realistic. If you don't like to see what war does to people it's not for you. If you like military history it is. This true story is incredible!
Absolutely a "Keeper!" June 24, 2006
Dr. Glenn W. Briggs (KSC, Florida & Chengdu, China)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
As an "old soldier" and a professor, I am not only a collector of war films representing all eras, but am a "student of war." In that role I am quite critical of all films in that genre, and I found "The Lost Battalion" to be practically flawless, which is indeed a rarity. The producers, director, and actors displayed a penchant for historical accuracy in this film, and provided rare glimpses of what it was "really like" during World War I.
There is a chilling reality throughout the film, to include how the war was seen and pursued from the lowliest fighting man through the top echelons of command, and even from the German perspective. Frankly, there are relatively few films that cover World War I very well, but this is clearly the very best. I feel that my collection - or anyone else's - of war films would be incomplete without "The Lost Battalion," as it is clearly the WWI equivalent of "Saving Private Ryan," and one of the best war films of all time.
 Worthy June 21, 2006
Scott M. Head (TX)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
If you are my age, its hard to look at Rick Schroder without remembering where he got his start on cheesy TV sitcoms in the 1980s. He's always been kind of a joke.
I gained a little more respect for him when he played a great role in the epic TV series "Lonesome Dove", he did well. In this A&E film directed by Russell Mulcahy, "The Lost Battalion", he shines, and is perfect for the role. I have to admit that like the guy now. I really liked his character, and he quite thoroughly overcame my preconceptions.
This is the best WWI film for pure cinematic visuals that I have seen. Its filmed in 4:3 TV aspect ratio so its got a nice clean and crisp DVD picture, though it would have been magnificent in 6:9 wide screen. I wish they'd have done it for the big screen.
The story is a true recount of actual events, and its a good thriller with sweeping battle scenes - gritty and very much a WWI look that we don't see much- moving warfare, not trench warfare. You get a taste of both trench life and patrol life here, but the majority of the fighting is not trench fighting, but downright grueling battle in the woods. The German side is well represented, the US side is accurately portrayed.
This is a film about perseverance and dogged determination. Schroder plays Major Whittlesey, who finds himself hopelessly surrounded after being sent on a suicide mission, against his knowledge. His portrayal of a Major with honor and leadership abilities makes for a refreshing story in a time when many war films are about the rather nasty side of humankind or are predictably antagonistic to the honorable idea of fighting for what is right and good. As the plot moves along, the story unfolds in a fairly quick manner, but it is the characters' response to the overwhelming odds that really carries the story.
And the best part- detail, detail, detail! This is a visually rich film. Proper weapons, proper uniforms, loads of accurate scenery and attention to period detail make the experience believable. Small arms history buffs will enjoy this film. If you like early Mausers, Springfield 1903s, and especially the good old 1911, this is a film for you. Its colored in a rather dismal dusty unsaturated hue, perfect for the film's gritty nature. While not a blockbuster, the story is pretty good, and captures the true historical account acceptably well. WWI buffs need to have this movie, no doubt about it.
Watched in Social Studies June 7, 2006
Yup Awesome!
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
First of all. I LOVED THIS MOVIE! It was so realistic and didn't have a sappy love story part, it was pure battle and made you feel like you were involved. When i saw my teacher pull the TV into the room, i was just like ok time for me to do other homework, but that homework never got done, i was so wrapped up in the movie. it was amazing!
The Lost Battalion - better than average war story. March 21, 2006
David L. Taylor (Sturgis, MI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Schroder makes a believable leader in this story. Much of the action sequence is done in the same style as "Saving Private Ryan", if you liked that, you'll like this.
Better than average story of the squad who makes their objective, and then is left for loss by their commander.
The story and action captures your interest, and you develop a respect for friend and foe alike.
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