Advance to the Rear
“You've met the Rat Pack... now... meet the Mouse Pack!”
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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.
Cast
Glenn Ford
as Capt. Jared Heath
Stella Stevens
as Martha Lou Williams
Melvyn Douglas
as Col. Claude Brackenbury
Jim Backus
as Gen. Willoughby
Joan Blondell
as Easy Jenny
Andrew Prine
as Pvt. Owen Selous
Jesse Pearson
as Cpl. Silas Geary
Alan Hale Jr.
as Sgt. Beauregard Davis
James Griffith
as Hugo Zattig
Whit Bissell
as Capt. Queeg
Michael Pate
as Thin Elk
Joe Brooks
as Pvt. Luke Bannerman (uncredited)
Robert Carson
as Col. Holbert (uncredited)
Yvonne Craig
as Ora (uncredited)
Britt Ekland
as Greta (uncredited)
Preston Foster
as Gen. Bateman (uncredited)
Charles Horvath
as Pvt. Jones (uncredited)
Paul Langton
as Maj. Forsythe (uncredited)
Frank Mitchell
as Pvt. Belmont (uncredited)
Hal Needham
as Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
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Stream Advance to the Rear online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about comedy, war, and western movie originally produced in English and released in 1964, it's earned a solid 5.2/10 from 13 viewers worldwide.
About Advance to the Rear
“You've met the Rat Pack... now... meet the Mouse Pack!”
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. Running 97 minutes.
Advance to the Rear Cast and Characters
The cast features Glenn Ford (as Capt. Jared Heath), Stella Stevens (as Martha Lou Williams), Melvyn Douglas (as Col. Claude Brackenbury), Jim Backus (as Gen. Willoughby), and Joan Blondell (as Easy Jenny). Their performances are a major reason Advance to the Rear has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Advance to the Rear NowWhy People Are Watching Advance to the Rear
Advance to the Rear flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Advance to the Rear?
Advance to the Rear runs for 97 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Advance to the Rear good? What's the rating?
Advance to the Rear holds a 5.2/10 rating based on 13 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Advance to the Rear?
The main cast includes Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens, Melvyn Douglas, and Jim Backus, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Advance to the Rear available in English?
Yes — Advance to the Rear was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Advance to the Rear released?
Advance to the Rear was released in 1964.
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What is Advance to the Rear about?
Advance to the Rear is a Comedy/War English-language film. 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.
When was Advance to the Rear released?
Advance to the Rear was released on June 10, 1964. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. The film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Who stars in Advance to the Rear?
Advance to the Rear stars Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens, Melvyn Douglas and Jim Backus. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Advance to the Rear available in HD?
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