“.....Madison City, Missouri Sir 😀, ...never heard it ...😔::” simply a brilliant moment from General Sutherland.. Vernon L Pinkley ! Thank you for this wonderful segment 👍

Lee Marvin !!!! What a GREAT actor......A true legend !!!!

"They're very pretty, colonel. But, can they fight?" I love this scene.

Lee Marvin being in the Marine Corp himself played a magnificent role in this movie. This scene is the best part instrumentally!

Lee Marvin " But you're really...pause...quiet emotional" the best line for me delivered with Marvin coolness

This is one of the best movies ever made

"Just walk slow, look dumb, and act stupid" hahaha

the goofy look on the band leaders face is priceless

Cassavetes' facial expressions are priceless.

I love Franco's reaction when the major picks him to be the general.

"Walk slow, look dumb and act stupid." He just described the former Romanian minister of defense.

"But you're really quite emotional, aren't you?" Priceless line from one of the best war movies ever. Lee Marvin and Robert Ryan had worked together the previous year in another classic, The Professionals, always striking exactly the right note, whatever they did. I hate to use a cliche but they really don't make them like this anymore.

No combat ready unit ever passed inspection. No inspection ready unit ever passed combat.

Saw that interview with Donald Sutherland; he wasn't t the original actor who was supposed to be "the general" in this scene-but he sure knocked it our of the Park- and this scene convinced the Hollywood big shots he had star potential.. His Big Break..

"I'd rather be a civilian, sir" "You ever pull another stunt like that again, and I'll beat your brains out!" Hahahahaha!

This marching band music composed of 3 different music compostions is the bomb i love this part of the movie.

"Pinkleys gonna be a general.... What for ???? Shut up and watch" 😉 This dialogue is precious and one of many 😜😜😜😜

Even the crazy man Telly Sevalis was grinning and stiff Sargent Richard Jackael had to look down and supress a grin. Classic scene!

I love the band conductor's sycophantic smile.

This scene is an art masterpiece.

Here is why The Dirty Dozen worked so well - it was set in World War II. Lee Marvin, Richard Jaeckel, George Kennedy, Charles Bronson, and Robert Ryan all served in World War II, and made sure The Dirty Dozen was made to 'close to perfect'.

My favorite musically with one of my favorite all time actor Lee Marvin who played Major Reisman to the T

Perhaps Semper Fidelis was played because Lee Marvin was a Real Marine in WWII...

Dirty Dozen and Kelly's Heroes....both classic movies and Donald Sutherland and Telly Savalas are in both of them.

I remembered the "never heard of it" scene when I saw this as a child

Greatest Military Music in a movie of all time!

Perhaps the Greatest Military Music 4 a Motion Picture!

"Neeeeever heard of it."

3:23 the moment when Donald Sutherland realized Lee Marvin wasn't acting:)

Fine scene from a classic movie. Great cast.

"I'd rather be a civilian, sir" I died laughing the first tme i heard that line

"where you from soldier?" "Madison City Missouri sir!!" "Never heard of it" !! lol

The Best ever of any military combo music of all time. ThanKs to the band leader and his band

Lee marvin was so badass in this, very convincing

Dirty Dozen....Great war movie!!! And driving the jeep is my idol Trini Lopez!!!

The Best Ever Military Music of All Time!

My favorite part is how Marvin looks like he's about to lose it with Sutherland but then realizes he's being watched and instantly regains his composure.

This scene made Sutherland a star.....

"You're really quite emotional, aren't ya?"

The three marches are National Emblem by Edwin Bagley, then The Thunderer, John Philip Sousa, finally Semper Fidelis also Sousa

great film, great action, GREAT humour....just what's missing from today's films...

Old man Sutherland has some pretty good lines in this scene.

I LOVE this movie!!! And this is my very favorite scene of all. Thanks for posting:)

Best movie scene ever to be shot in Colindale, North London.

This is one of my favorite movies of all time! I had crushes on all of them (unheard of before for me)! (smile!)

I get such a kick out of the crushed look of the guy from Madison City

When I was in the Marines we had so many crazy things happen. This movie is not far from the Truth

Thanks a lot!! I`ve just enjoyed it from this wonderful KZfaq.

General looks like Boogy from something pass about Mary. This scene is epic, to convert a militar reception in a clown performance, seeing the colonel's face while the major and "the general" are walking checking the force....no words : ))))) A scene typical from Monty pyton's films but without them. Congratulations to the director.

Lee Marvin 1 of the most underated actors of all time of whom is 1 of very few I like

Best Ever Military Music of All Time

This and davy Crockett were my favorite childhood films:)

"Very Pretty Colonel, but can they fight?" "Where are you from son?" "Madison City Missouri sir!" "...never heard of it..."

The Best Ever Military Song of all Time. 9/24/16

One of the most funny scene i ever witnessed. From Budapest. Dirty Dozen is favorite.

This scene was filmed in Hendon the old RAF base, its a housing estate now(Grahame Park estate was built in the 60s)

So well written, directed and acted. Love this scene!

Lee Marvin was so good in this film and the orchestra was right on with the music!

Sutherland credits this scene with getting him his role in M.A.S.H

I have got this movie DVD of Lee Marvin with Ernest Borgnine Charles Bronson Clint Walker Donald Sutherland Jim Brown Robert Webber and Telly Savalas in The Dirty Dozen I am dedicating this movie DVD to my old school friends who are both sisters as I hope to see them both again very soon to Chris and Hester from Billyxxx

I have to say Lee Marvin was one of the Great Actor's you just don't see them like him anymore. I enjoy seeing the airborne taking a few laughs for the common infantry soldier even if he is part of the Dirty Dozen,

Best ever military music!

Great movie I remember seeing this in the drive in my dad took us he was a WW2 veteran. He loved this movie. He also took us to see Patton that was his favorite.

i love the band composer!!! he has this look on his face and he doesn't stop composing....LOL

I know it’s not in the clip, but “#2 SIR!”

gotta love the anachronistic sunglasses

Reading some of the comments on here, it doesn't really surprise me that much that people have completely missed the point of this clip. For example "the anachronistic sunglasses" - I have a pair of "RAY-BANS" - no shit! - that were issued to USAAF pilots in WWII

My favorite scene in the movie! RIP to the incomparable Donald Sutherland!

but can they FIGHT......

Lee Marvin...the ultimate thumb-ur-nose-at-regulations officer! 👍😁

Love this movie!

Suthernland: what kind of general? Marvin: just a plain old every day America loving general. Sutherland: I'd rather be a civilian.

i take 2 hour for discover the name of this great movie of my youngt days almost dont remember how good it was

The anachronisms like a pair of sunglasses can be overlooked in this film. Whats more surprising is how many movie audiences still dont realize this is a dark film in actuality. The funny moments and music soundtrack is a purposeful contradiction.

In my opinion the best ever military music of all time! Thanx to Frank DeVoe and Orchestra

Best ever military theme song of all time!

Ah Lee, we miss you.

Legendarni film sa legendarnim glumcima...!!!

This video was right about one thing. American Generals, when inspecting troops, will walk slow, look dumb and act stupid. Many are so doddering with their swagger sticks that they hardly know what’s going on in the rank and file.

Best Military Music of All Time!

Still the Best ever Military Music of All Time in a Movie

In my opinion the Best Ever Military Music of All Time per movie!

Sutherland...an under rated actor... comedy..drama...action...der Adler ist gelandt

The Dirty Dozen (1967): Donald Sutherland was one of 12 death row inmates recruited for the Second World War. The Hunger Games (2012): An oppressive dictatorship headed by Donald Sutherland punished 12 impoverished Districts for insurrection by forcing them to play gladiatorial games, leading to a Second Rebellion. Both movies feature Donald Sutherland fighting alongside/against dozens of second class citizens in a brutal reprise of a great war.

Great Music!

Perhaps the Best ever Military theme ever

This is some Police Academy style of humor here

"You're really quite emotional. Aren't you."

Best ever military music.

My favorite military music of all time. 10/23/16

dont make em like this anymore! Great action, characters, dialogue, music..and most of all, humour! :) classic

great movie

Salute to all military personnel!

I love this sense I cracked up every time I watch it

Great Scene, Music and Movie with Lee the main character

Jim Brown died May 19th 2023, aged 87 R.I.P.

great movie!

Reisman - I never went in for embroidery, sir. Just results.

Lee Marvin in the Basehart part in "decision before dawn"

Yes found out now thanks.