Darby's Rangers (1958)
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James Garner stars as WWII hero Major William Darby in this characteristically gusty William Wellman combat film. Darby organizes a highly-trained group of rangers, to be deployed in behind-the-lines activities in Italy and Northern Africa. The first portion of the film details the training, with time out for a few comic and romantic interludes; the second part shows Darby's Rangers in full, ferocious action. In addition to Garner, Warner Bros. used Darby's Rangers to spotlight another of its TV stars, Edd "Kookie" Byrnes; Bill Wellman Jr. also shows up in the supporting role of Eli Clatworthy. The film was adapted from the book by Major James Altieri. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Garner, Etchika Choureau, (more)
- Director(s):
- William Wellman
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Synopsis of Darby's Rangers
James Garner stars as WWII hero Major William Darby in this characteristically gusty William Wellman combat film. Darby organizes a highly-trained group of rangers, to be deployed in behind-the-lines activities in Italy and Northern Africa. The first portion of the film details the training, with time out for a few comic and romantic interludes; the second part shows Darby's Rangers in full, ferocious action. In addition to Garner, Warner Bros. used Darby's Rangers to spotlight another of its TV stars, Edd "Kookie" Byrnes; Bill Wellman Jr. also shows up in the supporting role of Eli Clatworthy. The film was adapted from the book by Major James Altieri. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Darby's Rangers
- James Garner - Major William Darby
- Jack Warden - Master Sgt. Saul Rosen
- Venetia Stevenson - Peggy McTavish
- Peter Brown - Rollo Burns
- Corey Allen - Tony Sutherland
- Murray Hamilton - Sims Delancey
- Andrea King - Sheilah Andrews
- Reginald Owen - Sir Arthur
- Edward Ashley - Lt. Manson
- Willis B. Bouchey - Brig. Gen. Truscott
- H.B. Warner
- Etchika Choureau - Angelina De Lotta
- Edward Byrnes - Lt. Arnold Dittman
- Torin Thatcher - Sgt. McTavish
- Joan Elan - Wendy Hollister
- Stuart Whitman - Hank Bishop
- William Wellman, Jr. - Eli Clatworthy
- Frieda Inescort - Lady Hollister
- Philip Tonge - John Andrews
- Raymond Bailey - Maj. Gen. Wise
- David Janssen
- Adam Williams - Heavy Hall
- Director(s):
- William Wellman
- Writer(s):
- Guy Troper
- Producer(s):
- Martin Rackin
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