Battle of the Bulge (DVD)

Movie / Show Details

Ken Annakin directed this 1965 war drama about the Battle of the Bulge, the massive German offensive launched in December 1944 to recapture French territory and halt the Allied advance into Germany. An ensemble cast including Charles Bronson, Dana Andrews, Henry Fonda, James MacArthur, and Pier Angeli portrays soldiers and officers caught in the conflict. The film weaves together multiple storylines as it follows the assault, from skeptical Army commanders to soldiers discovering unexpected courage under fire, while also depicting historical events like the Malmedy massacre and the Germans’ deployment of English-speaking spies.

This is a single-disc DVD release from Warner Bros. with a runtime of two hours and forty-seven minutes and a US Approved rating. Shot on location in Spain, the film combines location footage with studio sets and models to recreate the winter battle. You can own this piece of war cinema history on physical media at a used price.