12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
John Cassavetes
Victor Franko

Richard Jaeckel
Sergeant Bowren

George Kennedy
Major Max Armbruster

Trini López
Pedro Jiminez