Advance to the Rear
As punishment for their incompetence in battle, disgraced Union soldier Capt. Jared Heath and his apathetic commanding officer, Col. Claude Brackenbury, are reassigned away from the front lines. The hapless Heath and Brackenbury must now lead a ragtag group on a classified mission to protect a transport for the U.S. Treasury. Complicating matters is Martha Lou Williams, a Confederate agent posing as a lady of the evening.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, War, Western |
| Director | George Marshall |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its humor on the foundational clash between a high-stakes military objective and the glorious incompetence of those tasked to achieve it. It relies on the timeless trope of lovable misfits stumbling through an epic assignment, where every advance is hilariously compromised.
What lingers after the credits is the charm of a straightforward, farcical adventure that treats war as a backdrop for situational comedy rather than drama. It’s a reminder that not all military tales need be solemn. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Marshall
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Perfect for a lazy weekend, seeking undemanding laughs and lighthearted escapism.
🎭 Cast
Glenn Ford
Capt. Jared Heath
Stella Stevens
Martha Lou Williams
Melvyn Douglas
Col. Claude Brackenbury
Jim Backus
Gen. Willoughby
Joan Blondell
Easy Jenny
Andrew Prine
Pvt. Owen Selous
Jesse Pearson
Cpl. Silas Geary
Alan Hale Jr.
Sgt. Beauregard Davis
James Griffith
Hugo Zattig
Whit Bissell
Capt. Queeg
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