Trivia: Over 2.7 million feet of film were shot.
(more) Goofs: Revealing mistakes: When a damaged Allied cargo plane "crashes" behind some trees near Maj. Gen. Urquhart and his troops, the plane can be seen pulling up and flying away just behind the fireball marking its supposed impact point.
(more) Quotes: Capt. Glass: My problem is, I'm not totally crazy about the prospect of dying.
SSgt. Eddie Dohun: So don't die. Drinking that garbage isn't gonna keep you alive, is it?
Capt. Glass: What is?
SSgt. Eddie Dohun: What is? Well, not gettin' shot.
Capt. Glass: What can guarantee that?
SSgt. Eddie Dohun: Nothing, for sure.
Capt. Glass: You will.
SSgt. Eddie Dohun: I will what?
Capt. Glass: You tell me, Eddie. You tell me I won't die.
SSgt. Eddie Dohun: Alright, you won't die.
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(more) Awards: Won 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations
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