Rogues' Regiment (1948)
Robert Florey
Max Ophüls was hoping to direct the film but was passed over in favour of Robert Florey. The film was first announced in November 1947 with writer-producer Robert Buckner saying he was inspired by stories of former Nazis enlisting in the French Foreign Legion. In particular he researched the disappearance of Martin Bormann. Edmond O'Brien was originally announced as star. It was made shortly after the production of another film about the French Foreign Legion, Outpost in Morocco. Burt Lancaster was sought for a supporting part. In March 1948 it was announced Universal signed Dick Powell to play the lead. Edmond O'Brien dropped out of the film to make a movie with Deanna Durbin. It was meant to be the 60th film directed by Robert Florey at Universal.
Posted by Unknown on Sep 11th 2022
Most people probably know The French were in Viet Name (French Indochina) before us and this is a grid vie of that era. It was based on a rumor that after WWII Waffen SS nazi soldiers were hiding out in the Legion. I enjoyed this as a Viet Nam Veteran and a history nut.
Posted by Unknown on Jun 18th 2018
Set after WWII in French Indochina portrays French Foreign Legion fighting rebels as background to hero chasing fugitive Nazi.
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