Anzio
American troops land unopposed on Italian beaches during World War II, but instead of pushing on to Rome, they dig in and the Germans fight back ferociously.
Critics Sentiment
Survivors escape through minefield using stone throwing technique
General Lesley decides to fortify beachhead instead of advancing
The film jumps from its lowest point during the general's poor tactical decisions to its peak with the inventive minefield escape sequence.
Anzio struggles with an identity crisis between anti-war messaging and action entertainment, resulting in uneven reception. While reviewers praised specific action sequences like the minefield escape and final sniper battle, they heavily criticized the incongruent tone, pretentious dialogue, and wasted star power. The film's attempt to be both historically educational and dramatically engaging largely failed to satisfy either goal.
Full cast
Robert Mitchum
Dick Ennis
Peter Falk
Cpl. Jack Rabinoff
Robert Ryan
Gen. Carson
Arthur Kennedy
Maj. Gen. Jack Lesley
Giancarlo Giannini
Pvt. Cellini
Earl Holliman
Platoon Sgt. Abe Stimmler
Mark Damon
Wally Richardson
Reni Santoni
Pvt. Movie
Joseph Walsh
Doyle
Thomas Hunter
Pvt. Andy
Anthony Steel
Gen. Marsh
Patrick Magee
Gen. Starkey
Arthur Franz
Maj. Gen. Luke Howard
Tonio Selwart
Gen. Van MacKensen
Elsa Albani
Emilia
Wayde Preston
Col. Hendricks
Venantino Venantini
Capt. Burns
Wolfgang Preiss
Field Marshal Albert Kesselring
Annabella Andreoli
Anna
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
