Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this classic WWII action movie from 1967 was considered extremely violent when released, though it's tamer than many PG-13-rated movies of today. It includes a hanging, fighting, kicking, shooting, and explosions (though there's very little blood), plus a man stabbing a woman to death. In one scene, the men spend an evening with some "hired girls," though nothing more than dancing is shown. Language is light, but includes some gateway words like "damn," "hell," "bitch," and "bastard. There is also some drinking and smoking.
Sexual
Content
The men enjoy an evening with some "hired girls," though we don't see anything more than dancing and flirting. There are "girly" pictures on the walls.
Violence
This WWII movie was considered excessively violent in its day and even though some of the more brutal violence is offscreen, the effect is still intense today. It opens with a hanging. Over the course of the story, there's fighting, kicking, and stomping. A knife is pulled. During the climactic sequence, there's shooting, dead bodies, and explosions, but very little blood. There's a mention of rape and castration. One character attacks and repeatedly stabs a woman, though the focus is on the man's face and not the attack itself.
Language
Language was strong for its day, but mild compared to now. Words include "hell," "damnation," "bitch," "slut," "bastard," "Oh my God," "horny," "mothers" and "son of a ...."
Social
Behavior
This movie celebrates the actions of misfits and outsiders, especially their bad behavior. The more responsible authority figures are seen as buffoons and bad guys. However, the main theme of the movie is that 12 outcasts learn to work together. The major shows them respect and tolerance for perhaps the first time in their lives, and they respond with loyalty and teamwork.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Characters drink Scotch during the party scene. Some characters smoke cigarettes.
