The Inglorious Bastards

Name: The Inglorious Bastards
Director: Enzo G. Castellari
Genre: Action, War, Adventure
Released: 1978-02-08
Rating: 6.8

February 8, 1978· 1h 39m

Action War Adventure

Directed by

Enzo G. Castellari

Cast

Bo Svenson Fred Williamson Peter Hooten Michael Pergolani Jackie Basehart Michel Constantin +31 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score6.8

Set in Europe during WWII, a group of American soldiers on their way to military prison are beset upon by a German artillery attack, escaping with Switzerland in their sights. Before making it any farther, they volunteer to steal a V2 warhead for the French Underground - taking them deep into the heart of German territory.

Audience Sentiment

Overall6.8

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

14 reviews·Last updated 4d ago

Peak Moment

Yeager's heroic sacrifice

9.0at 1h 35m

Lowest Moment

River bathing scene

5.5at 39m

Biggest Swing

The film jumps from its lowest point during exploitative sequences to its highest with the major plot twist revealing the killed Americans were actually commandos

The Inglorious Bastards maintains strong audience appreciation throughout with particular praise for Castellari's action direction and practical effects. While some noted its exploitative elements and structural weaknesses, the film builds to a universally acclaimed climax with Yeager's sacrifice that reviewers found genuinely moving and memorable.

14 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb