Attack(1956)
It rips open the hot Hell behind the glory!
Attack Synopsis
Battle of the Bulge, World War II, 1944. Lieutenant Costa, an infantry company officer who must establish artillery observation posts in a strategic area, has serious doubts about Captain Cooney's leadership ability.
Attack (1956) is a drama and war film directed by Robert Aldrich, released on September 19, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jack Palance, Eddie Albert, Lee Marvin and Robert Strauss. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Aldrich
- Writers:
- James Poe, Norman Brooks
- Producers:
- Robert Aldrich, Walter Blake
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Frank De Vol
- Production:
- The Associates & Aldrich Company, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
Attack (1956) Trailer
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Attack Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Attack.
Classic Trailer
Trailer
Surrounded By Enemies
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Reconnaissance Mission
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The First Squad Falls
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Attack Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Palance
as Joe Costa
Eddie Albert
as Erskine Cooney
Lee Marvin
as Clyde Bartlett
Robert Strauss
as Bernstein
Richard Jaeckel
as Snowden
Buddy Ebsen
as Tolliver
Strother Martin
as Ingersol
Jon Shepodd
as John Jackson
Peter van Eyck
as SS Captain
Steven Geray
as Otto
Jud Taylor
as Jacob R. Abramowitz
Louis Mercier
as Brouise
Key crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich, written by James Poe and Norman Brooks, produced by Robert Aldrich and Walter Blake.
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Attack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 146 ratings.
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Attack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Attack online?
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Attack (1956) is available to stream on Eternal Family, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Attack?
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The main cast of Attack (1956) includes Jack Palance, Eddie Albert, Lee Marvin, Robert Strauss and Richard Jaeckel. The film was directed by Robert Aldrich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Attack released?
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Attack was released on September 19, 1956 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Attack worth watching?
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Attack (1956) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 146 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Attack?
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Yes. The official Attack trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.