Рет қаралды 6,112
This FactsVerse video is a compelling deep dive into one of Hollywood's earliest war film critics - actor Lee Marvin. While many know him for his iconic tough guy roles, few understand his profound disdain for how cinema portrayed the battlefield. This video peels back the layers to reveal an intensely personal side through Marvin's own words.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Marvin Found the Film Inaccurate and Unrealistic
02:43 - Problems During Filming
04:48 - Marvin's Military Background
06:25 - Critical Reception and Box Office Success
08:12 - Outro
Like this content? Subscribe here: kzfaq.info?su...
Or, watch more videos here: • Facts Verse Television...
Become a Facts Verse member and get access to all videos that contain mature content. Use the link below to get access to even more videos, ad-free.
/ @factsverse \
A Marine scout sniper in WWII, Marvin saw the savage reality of combat few others witnessed firsthand. The trauma of intense jungle fighting alongside lost brothers-in-arms shaped his view that most war movies glorified carnage but lacked honesty. When the rousing tale of "The Dirty Dozen" became a massive hit, its glossy take on a ragtag group's mission struck Marvin as implausible Hollywood fare, not history.
Drawing from archival interviews where Marvin sparingly opens up, the video plunges into his searing critique that "The Dirty Dozen" and many others ignored war's unvarnished horror. You'll learn how the film's stylized violence and aging stars made light of sacrifice for mass entertainment. Most poignantly, Marvin expresses how his later, much smaller film, "The Big Red One," came closest to conveying the grim stakes through a lens of painful realism.
By blending Marvin's perspective with contextual insight into his service, this video shines a light on his nuanced dissent against jingoistic myths on the silver screen. For anyone interested in war's messy realities beyond valorized tales, how one disgruntled veteran fought sensationalism, or the humanity behind public figures, "Lee Marvin: Deconstructing the Myths of War" offers a rare window into an uncomfortable truth few dared speak. It's a thought-provoking must-watch for our times.
Be sure to watch to the very end to discover the reasons why Lee Marvins hated "The Dirty Dozens" and other fun facts about him.
Lee Marvin Reveals Why He Hated the Dirty Dozen