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Operation Dirty Dozen

20069 minNRdoc-short

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

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One day off each week, star Lee Marvin and the cast navigate the challenges of filming the classic war movie just north of London.

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Ronald Saland

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One day off each week, star Lee Marvin and the cast navigate the challenges of filming the classic war movie just north of London.

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Lee Marvin takes a break from filming The Dirty Dozen on a set just north of London. Operation Dirty Dozen captures the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the production, focusing on Marvin's one day off each week. The short film features interactions among cast members, including John Cassavetes and Trini López, as they navigate the challenges of making a classic war film. Various scenes from the movie are shown, revealing the dedication of the crew and the unique atmosphere on set during the 1967 production.

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See Lee Marvin's off-camera moments during filming.
Meet the cast, including John Cassavetes and Trini López.
Find out about the production atmosphere on set.

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Operation Dirty Dozen was directed by Ronald Saland in 2006.
The documentary has a runtime of 9 minutes.
Lee Marvin had one day off each week during the filming.
The film was shot just north of London.

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Who directed Operation Dirty Dozen?

Operation Dirty Dozen was directed by Ronald Saland.

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Operation Dirty Dozen has a duration of 9 minutes.

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Lee Marvin is prominently featured in Operation Dirty Dozen.

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