Darby's Rangers

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The lives, loves, and battles of fictional characters in the Army's First Ranger Battalion during WWII.The lives, loves, and battles of fictional characters in the Army's First Ranger Battalion during WWII.The lives, loves, and battles of fictional characters in the Army's First Ranger Battalion during WWII.

Director
- William A. Wellman
Writers
- Guy Trosper
- James J. Altieri
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6.3/10

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Director
- William A. Wellman
Writers
- Guy Trosper
- James J. Altieri
Stars

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Trivia
At the end of the film it is mentioned that Darby was recalled to duty in Washington, D.C. Left out was that Darby returned to Italy as part of an inspection tour in 1945. After the deputy commander of the 10th Mountain Division was wounded, Darby was assigned to replace him. Exactly a week later, and days before the war ended, Darby was killed by enemy artillery fire.

Goofs
LTC Darby refers to West Point as "the point" while interviewing a new lieutenant from West Point. West Pointers do not EVER refer to West Point as "the point." Darby was class of '33.

Quotes
Col. William Orlando Darby: [Having a heart-to-heart talk with a somewhat distraught Ranger, who has just killed his first enemy soldier in combat] I've killed men, too. It won't be the last for either of us.
Pvt. Rollo Burns: Uh, sir, well, I was brought up to believe that a man's life was sacred, and that only God had the right to take it.
Col. William Orlando Darby: I believe that... Unless he's trying to kill you first.
Pvt. Rollo Burns: Well, I'll get over it, I guess.
Col. William Orlando Darby: Of course you will... Burns, look. We didn't make this world, so we can't account for the kind of men that are in it. All we can do as soldiers is try and repair it, so it can be lived in again. Unfortunately, that means killing.

Connections
Referenced in Los que no fuimos a la guerra (1962)

Soundtracks
You Do Something to Me
(uncredited)
Music by Cole Porter
Played briefly during the opening credits
Played by the street musicians outside the pub

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A little known but surprisingly good war film

I had not seen this film before this year, and I was surprised how good it was. Though obviously filmed in the USA its portrayal of British characters (though incidental to the plot), was refreshingly good. The action scenes were well filmed and it is nice to see James Garner not playing for laughs. Though a good light comedian, I think he is best in straight roles like in 36 Hours and the Great Escape. The cast is on the whole very good, and I have to say that I thoroughly recommend watching this film, if like me you are a war movie fan.