A bigoted officer leads an untested squad of Black soldiers on a perilous WWII mission in Nazi Germany.
CARTER'S ARMY
A racist officer is put in charge of a squad of black troops charged with taking an important bridge from the Germans.
Quick Answer
Carter's Army is a 1970 American action-drama war film directed by George McCowan about a racist officer tasked with leading a squad of Black troops to secure a crucial dam in Nazi Germany.
Programmer's Pick
Carter's Army puts racial tensions and untested courage front and center, serving up WWII action with a side of hard truths. With Stephen Boyd as the bigoted captain and a standout ensemble including Robert Hooks and Richard Pryor, this TV movie doesn't shy away from the realities facing Black soldiers—or the officers who underestimate them.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Originally airing as an ABC Movie of the Week in 1970, this war drama brought together a notable ensemble of prominent African-American actors and was later released on DVD under the title Black Brigade.
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Why Cult
The film confronts racism head-on, depicting the struggles and resilience of Black soldiers under a prejudiced commander.
A squad of undertrained men, once restricted to menial tasks, are thrust into a pivotal combat mission behind enemy lines.
Features early performances from Richard Pryor, Billy Dee Williams, Moses Gunn, and Glynn Turman as members of the squad.
A high-stakes assignment to secure a dam in Nazi Germany adds tension and urgency to the drama.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed Carter's Army? +
Carter's Army was directed by George McCowan.
How long is Carter's Army? +
Carter's Army has a runtime of 70 minutes.
What genre is Carter's Army? +
Carter's Army is an action, drama, thriller, war, and TV movie.
Where can I watch Carter's Army? +
You can watch Carter's Army on SassyFlix.
