Otto Stern, an actor known for his role in the 1968 film Commandos, embodies the gritty essence of exploitation cinema. In Commandos, he navigates the chaotic landscape of war, delivering a performance that resonates with fans of the genre. Though his filmography may be limited, Stern's contribution to this cult classic showcases the raw energy and intense storytelling characteristic of 1960s action films. His work remains a notable part of the conversation surrounding cult cinema.
Commandos
Sgt. Sullivan puts together a group of Italian-Americans into disguise as Italian soldiers in order to infiltrate a North African camp held by the Italians. After the soldiers have knifed the Italians in their beds, they find a hooker living at the camp. Sullivan's commandos are to hold this camp and its weaponry until an American battalion arrives, all the while these Italian-Americans pretend to be Italian soldiers, often hosting the enemy. Lt. Valli is a young, "green," by-the-book officer who constantly argues with Sgt. Sullivan, who tells his superior that he has no idea what he is doing. One man on the base, probably a touch from Argento, is an entomologist who is needlessly killed. Things go terribly wrong after that.
