“The Big Red One” is a war film directed by Samuel Fuller, released in 1980. The movie follows a sergeant and his infantry unit, known as “The Big Red One,” throughout various battles during World War II. The film is largely based on Fuller’s own experiences as a soldier in the 1st Infantry Division during the war.

The story begins with the unit landing in North Africa and then follows them through Sicily, Omaha Beach on D-Day, and into Europe. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, horrors, and moments of camaraderie that define their wartime experience.

The film stars Lee Marvin as the tough but compassionate Sergeant, along with Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, and others as members of his squad. “The Big Red One” explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the human cost of war, portraying the gritty realities faced by soldiers on the front lines.