marvellous.

Rating: 9/10 (6 May 1999)

It's unbelievable to think this was made back in 1969. Purely in terms of action this is still superior to many modern films of the genre. The story is spot-on for a wartime adventure and is 'unlikely' in places but in the same way that Bond films are. The fantastic music is perfectly suited to the material and gives the film a superb action/tension atmosphere.
Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood - cool is not the word.
This is not one of those war films that is still enjoyable for nostalgic reasons - it really is top-notch.
Broadsword calling Danny-Boy...