In the long list of war movies that are on the market, this one is in the top ten of WWII films that was made for pure enjoyment. The idea that personal gain would win over the minds of fighting men in a war is the complete premise for the story, and as you follow along you begin to wonder if you could have made the same choices as our heroes. Having a cast of stars from movies and television didn't hurt the film in the least, and with a strong story, and very authentic effects, this comedy comes off as a great action film.What would you do for 16 million dollars in gold, a platoon of men in World War II believe that thirty miles behind enemy lines isn't to far at all. With a cast that includes Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Donald Sutherland and Carroll O'Connor this war story is a ride that fun from the word go. From the opening scenes to the closing shots you can't help but smile and enjoy the flair and ingenuity of Eastwood's character. Seeing these stars in their prime, doing what they love, is great, all of the characters seem as natural as can be. If the American army had actually worked like this, it would have been amazing that any of our fathers and grandfathers came home at all.
This film came out the same year that Sutherland starred in M*A*S*H, and I'm sure that the popularity for the idea of a war comedy carried over. When you think of the top Eastwood films that have been made this one is in the top of the list. After all these years, and watching it a countless number of times, the movie is still enjoyable and funny. The one thing that this movie shows above anything else and that's when given the opportunity an American soldier has the imagination and ingenuity to get done what needs doing, no matter the obstacle.
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