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A British commando squad takes on a covert mission to disrupt German air operations during WWII.

SUICIDE COMMANDOS

1968 · 1h 38m · NR · Action / War · IMDB TMDB

World War 2 - a British commando squad is tasked with attacking the "secret" German airfield from which German fighters have been attacking bombers which are trying to stop German tanks from reinforcing the D Day defences.

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What is Suicide Commandos about?

Suicide Commandos is a 1968 Spanish-Italian action war film directed by Camillo Bazzoni about a British commando squad tasked with attacking a secret German airfield during World War II.

Programmer's Pick

Classic Euro-war grit: Suicide Commandos gives you secret missions, berets, and a squad of actors with names as tough as their orders. If you want your WWII action with a Mediterranean flavor and a dash of pulp, this one's locked and loaded.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Suicide Commandos follows a British commando squad assigned a perilous task: infiltrate and sabotage a clandestine German airfield. This airfield serves as the launching pad for German fighters harassing Allied bombers, which in turn are working to prevent German tanks from reinforcing the D-Day defenses. The film promises tense military action, covert operations, and a focus on the high stakes faced by soldiers behind enemy lines. With its blend of action and wartime intrigue, the setup spotlights the tactical challenges and camaraderie of a specialized unit on a make-or-break mission.

Details & Specs

Director: Camillo Bazzoni
Writers: Javier Tussel Gomez, Piet Legay
Release: 1968
Runtime: 1h 38m
Country: Spain, Italy
Genres: Action, War
Also Known As: Suicide Commandos, Commando suicida (original title)

Why This Matters

This Italian war film adapts Piet Delay's 1966 novel 'Commando 44' and features Aldo Ray, offering a European take on wartime action narratives of the late 1960s.

— SassyFlix Curator