Based on the novel by E.M. Nathanson.
The dirty dozen runs for 149 minutes while The dirty dozen: next mission runs for 95 minutes.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1967.
Special features: Bonus movie: "The dirty dozen: next mission", the 1985 sequel with Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Richard Jaeckel reprising their original roles (95 min.); commentary by cast members Jim Brown, Trini Lopez, Stuart Cooper and Colin Maitland, producer Kenneth Hyman, original novelist E.M. Nathanson, film historian David J. Schow and veteran military adviser to movies Capt. Dale Dye; introduction by Ernest Borgnine; 2 documentaries: "Armed and deadly: the making of 'The dirty dozen'" and "The filthy thirteen: real stories from behind the lines"; "Marine Corps combat leadership skills"--Vintage recruitment documentary featuring Lee Marvin; vintage featurette "Operation 'Dirty dozen'"; theatrical trailer.
Director of photography, Edward Scaife ; film editor, Michael Luciano ; music, Fank De Vol.
In English or dubbed French or Spanish; optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired.