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A misfit group of convicts get their orders to train for a top secret Nazi mission led by rebel leader Major Reisen (Lee Marvin) and as a result, become heroes
Major Reisman, played by Lee Marvin, attends a hanging at which prison?
Bower-Wright Prison
Leiter-Mann Prison
Crandall-Weston Prison
Maston-Tyne Prison
Arthur J. Garner is a murderer who is sentenced to death. The opening scene introduces the criminals who become the main cast of characters.
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General Worden reviews Reisman's file and concludes he is_____________________?
"Very short on discipline"
Worden also says Resiman has a lot of "fireworks" and "transfers." He feels he is the man for a top secret mission.
"An enemy's worst nightmare"
"A master of strategic maneuvers"
"One helluva soldier"
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What is the name of the mission Reisman will take on?
Project Chateau
Project Evening Ball
Project Amnesty
He will go with a small troop behind enemy lines to eradicate the Nazi senior officers at a chateau. He will train 12 convicts to be his troop.
Project Hideaway
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Who plays General Worden?
George Kennedy
Ernest Borgnine
Borgnine's career spanned 1951-2012. He maintained a friendship with Tim Conway (they both played in McHale's Navy), and he teamed up with him for the voice of Mermaid Man to Conway's Barnacle Boy in "SpongeBob Squarepants."
George C. Scott
Joseph Cotten
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Which quote was never said by a member of the Dirty Dozen?
"I don't like officers."
"I have a pain."
"Vengeance is mine."
"Death is an illusion."
"I don't like officers," was said by Wladislaw to Reisman while in prison; "I have a pain," was said by Franko when he din't want to line-up; "Vengeance is mine," was said by Maggot as part of a religious rant.
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What are the conditions of the mission that Reisman sets forth before training?
Anyone who deserts the mission will be killed by the others.
The man to kill the most Germans will go free after the mission.
Maggot is the only one who does not need to follow his orders.
A breach by anyone and they will all be hanged.
Resiman hopes the men will bond as a unit. This requirement is challenged during training.
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How does the unit get the name the "Dirty Dozen"?
The men are not allowed to shower or shave.
When Franko revolts over their cold water for shaving, Reisman bans them from any clean hygiene. All of the men back Franko which is what Reisman had hoped.
Most of the men keep pictures of pin-up girls in their bunk.
The men swim in a mud hole to cool off after training.
The men are known for their "dirty" tactics.
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What is the first task at training camp for the unit?
Build a camp compound
Reisman brings the men to an empty field and tells them to work together to build their quarters. It serves as a bonding activity as part of their training.
Hunt and fish for their first meal
Discover the others' weaknesses
Take a gun from the Major
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Which character plots to escape training?
Jefferson (Jim Brown)
Wladislaw (Charles Bronson)
Franko (John Cassavetes)
Franko steals some wire cutters to escape, but he is stopped when Wladislaw and Jefferson confront him.
Pinkley (Donald Sutherland)
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Which character knows how to speak German?
Bravos
Jefferson
Posey
Wladislaw
This will come in handy for the mission when the unit hopes to infiltrate the German hideout. Wladislaw will pose as a Nazi.
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Which officer always seems to be out to get Reisman and the Dirty Dozen?
General Denton
Major Armbruster
Colonel Breed
Breed, played by Robert Ryan, puts continuous roadblocks in the way of the Dirty Dozen. Ryan's last film was "The Iceman Cometh" in 1973, the same year he died.
General Worden
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When Wladislaw is asked what word he associates with "weapon," what is his reply?
"I wouldn't say anything."
"baseball"
Wladislaw groups his answers based on certain topics, which irritates the psychiatric evaluator. He starts with baseball topics and then switches to cities.
"pizza"
"Chicago"
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Which is NOT the name of a Dirty Dozen member?
Gilpin
Sawyer
Pinkley
Schultzy
Half of the dozen had minor roles. While it is disclosed what the punishments were for each of the members, not all of the crimes were revealed for the minor characters.
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Who is determined to be the most dangerous among the unit?
Posey
Jiminez
Maggot
The unit's doctor describes Maggot as "twisted" and "psycho." His hatred of women endangers them.
Pinkley
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Why was Posey in prison?
He raped a woman and beat her to death.
He killed a military officer for ridiculing him.
He was a double agent.
He killed a man who shoved him.
Clint Walker played Posey. He is best known for his role as Cheyenne Bodie in the TV series "Cheyenne." At 6 feet, 6 inches, he is a large man who plays a mostly mild-mannered one in "The Dirty Dozen".
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Trini Lopez plays Jiminez. What does he do in the movie which mirrors his real-life pursuits?
He challenges the others in martial arts.
He does the tango.
He is the horseshoes champion.
He plays guitar and sings a song.
Lopez had contract issues and removed himself from the film, so his character had to be written out before the mission got underway. He was signed on a record label by Frank Sinatra.
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Which actor returned for two of the sequels, but as a different character?
Telly Savalas
Telly Savalas played in other war movies such as "Kelly's Heroes" and "Battle of the Bulge." He is best known for his role as Lt. Kojak in the television series, "Kojak."
Ernest Borgnine
Clint Walker
Charles Bronson
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Pinkley has to pose as a general. What advice does Reisman give him?
"Just rub your chin and nod your head."
"Just walk slow, look dumb, and act stupid."
Pinkley gloats in his role as a general and almost blows their cover in front of General Breed's suspicious eye.
"Just pretend you're a mute."
"Just pretend you're constipated."
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Who comes to aid Wladislaw in the latrine when he is beaten up by Colonel Breed's soldiers?
Jefferson and Posey
Jefferson and Posey are the two biggest men in the unit. They all get another shot at Breed's men when they are visited at the training camp.
Pinkley and Reisman
Franko and Gilpin
Bravos and Lever
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Why are the Dozen called to the MP building at the end of training?
To be reprimanded for a bad attitude
To review the details of the mission
To ask if anyone wanted to abandon the mission
To indulge in drinking and women
Reisman feels they are entitled to it for their training. Maggot is the only one who does not indulge. He is put on watch tower duty.
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In a meeting of the officers to discuss the status of the Dirty Dozen's training, what does Reisman say?
"The German's won't know what hit them."
"These men can handle anything that's thrown at them including some Krauts!"
"They'll clean up real nice."
"Any one of mine is worth ten of yours!"
Reisman is convinced his men are ready for action. The officers are not so sure and a little bet over a War Games competition is waged before the mission.
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During the War Games in Devonshire, the Dozen uses what tactic to defeat Colonel Breed's men?
They kidnap Colonel Breed.
They switch colored arm bands to disguise themselves.
Posey pretends to be one of Breed's injured men and uses ketchup for his injury. The group is able to steal jeeps and an ambulance to gain entrance to Breed's camp.
They blow up the opposing troop's jeeps.
They dress as women and infiltrate the opposing camp.
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What is general Worden's reaction to the Dozen's success in taking over Breed's headquarters?
He is outraged but does nothing.
He tries to sabotage their mission.
He awards them medals of honor.
He is amused and laughs.
Worden recognizes Wladislaw but says nothing to give him away. The general seems to be rooting for the Dozen in subtle ways throughout the film.
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What Disney character is used in the model of the mission?
Mickey Mouse
Goofy
Pluto
Donald Duck
There is a large model of the chateau and its surroundings over which the men memorize and review their plan over and over. A figurine of Donald Duck is placed at the crossroads representing a soldier with a machine gun.
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What is Step #17 in the plan?
"Franko goes in where the others have been."
"D-Day"
There was no #17 in the plan. But Reisman wants the men to know that success lies at the end and adds it as a step.
"The guards are through!"
"The Major's men are on a spree."
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What is Pinkley's job during the mission?
Chauffeur for the German officer imposters (Wladislaw and Resiman)
Several times Pinkley gets nervous as he waits outside of the chateau and a German guard walks near him. One wants a light for his cigarette and Pinkley waves him away, but the guard moves in to get one without the need for conversation.
Infiltrate the chateau with Maggot
Lookout on the bridge with Posey
Set the ropes on the roof
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How does Jiminez die?
His gets appendicitis before the mission begins.
He is stabbed by a German.
Explosives backfire.
He breaks his neck parachuting from the plane.
His neck breaks after he hits an apple tree when parachuting down. His death is reported to the others and they adjust their roles in the plan.
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What does Reisman say to Wladislaw before the mission begins at the chateau?
"Ready for the turkey shoot?"
The Germans are scrambling to get into the bomb shelter and the Dozen have infiltrated. Wladislaw and Reisman have to be sure to lock the Germans in.
"Guess the curtains are about to open."
"Don't forget the party favors." (holds up a grenade)
"Can't wait to write home about this!"
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When Maggot gets out of control at the chateau and threatens the mission, which of his comrades shoots and kills him?
Franco
Posey
Gilpin
Jefferson
Jefferson feels compelled to kill Maggot who is so crazed he is no good for the mission. Maggot went off-course when he grabbed a German woman and stabbed her.
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What was Jefferson's final act for the mission?
Blow up the bridge
Drive the getaway vehicle
Drop the grenades
One of the most important jobs of the mission -- the grenades were dropped just in time, but Jefferson was killed soon after. Taking the covers off the vents slowed the task.
Free the French
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Who does not survive the mission?
Wladislaw
Franko (Cassavetes)
At the end, Resiman and Wladislaw are show in hospital beds with Kinder on crutches. Franko almost makes it out with the other three, but is shot from behind right after he shouts, "We made it!"
Kinder (Ralph Meeker)
Resiman (Lee Marvin)
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What does Wladislaw say in the hospital room at the end?
"We were the dirtiest of the dirty."
"Guess I'd better brush up on my German."
"Killing generals will get to be a habit with me."
Wladislaw is bitter about losing most of his troop. He feels he accomplished some good in killing the Nazi officers in his mission.
"It was an honor and privilege."
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Who was offered the role of Reisman before Lee Marvin?
Dabney Coleman
Gene Hackman
Hal Holbrook
John Wayne
Wayne made another military film that year, "The Green Berets." He played Colonel Mike Kirby and starred with David Janssen and Jim Hutton.
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Which was NOT a sequel to "Dirty Dozen"?
The Dirty Dozen: The Next Mission
The Dirty Dozen: The Dirty Mission
"The Next Mission" came along 18 years after the original and spawned two more films. Ernest Borgnine returned for all three sequels.
The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission
The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
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Which actor claimed he did not like the film?
Jim Brown
Telly Savalas
Clint Walker
Lee Marvin
Marvin claims he made the film for the money and felt it did not reflect the war realistically.
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