

During the Battle of the Bulge, an anachronistic count shelters a ragtag squad of Americans in his isolated castle hoping they will defend it against the advancing Germans.
Production
Real Belgian castle creates gorgeous surrealist backdrop.
Acting
Falk's artisanal baker sergeant steals every scene.
Writing
William Eastlake's novel adapted with poetic weirdness.

Director
Sydney Pollack
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sydney Pollack later disowned this film, calling it 'pretentious and confused'—the 1969 critics agreed.
Released at peak anti-war sentiment, its surrealism alienated audiences wanting either M*A*S*H satire or The Dirty Dozen action.