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Friday, April 10, 2026

The Proud And The Damned (1972)

Director Ferde Grof? Jr.
Rating Rating
MPAA PG
Run Time 92 min
Color Color
Aspect Ratio 1.85 : 1
Sound Mono
Producer Media Trend
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, Western
Plot Synopsis

A group of five Confederate mercenaries led by Sergeant Will Hansen must choose sides carefully in a small village where they find themselves trapped in the middle of a rebellion. The group is torn as to whether they should honor the powerful military dictator who forces them to spy for him or help the local village fight for its independence. Follow Sergeant Hansen and his men as they make a decision that could cost them their lives.

Tagline

Haunted by war, they still found something worth fighting for!

Quotes

Hank: Will, did you have to shoot him? Couldn't you have pistol-whipped him instead or something?

Filming Locations

Colombia

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
(Studio)

Production was completed in 1969; the film remained unreleased until 1972.

Anita Quinn receives an 'Introducing' credit.

Factual errors

In the battle, the cannons do not recoil after firing, showing that they are not real.