The Secret Invasion (1964) -

Does it hold up against the bigger-budget war epics of the era? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

The Dirty Half-Dozen: Rediscovering Roger Corman’s The Secret Invasion (1964) The Secret Invasion (1964)

: Filmed on location in Yugoslavia, the movie utilizes real medieval architecture and rugged coastlines that provide a scale often missing from 60s backlot productions. You can read more about its production history on Turner Classic Movies. Does it hold up against the bigger-budget war

: The film features a heavy-hitting ensemble including Stewart Granger , Mickey Rooney , and Edd Byrnes . Rooney, in particular, gives a spirited performance as an Irish IRA explosives expert. Rooney, in particular, gives a spirited performance as

Though often overshadowed by the star-studded Dirty Dozen (1967), many critics argue that The Secret Invasion was the real blueprint for the "convicts-at-war" subgenre. It’s a film that balances 1960s machismo with a surprisingly grim outlook on the nature of heroism.