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Fireball Forward (1972)
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Cast: Ben Gazzara, Ricardo Montalban, Anne Francis, Dana Elcar
Runtime98 min
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A hard-nose general takes over a division with a bad combat record.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Fireball Forward, a 1972 TV movie directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, received mixed reviews from critics. The film, which follows a tough general taking over a division with a poor combat record, has not gained significant awards recognition. Audience reception appears to be relatively positive, with an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on a limited number of user reviews.
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Fans of 1970s war dramas and director Marvin J. Chomsky's gritty, character-driven style will appreciate the intense performances from Ben Gazzara, Ricardo Montalban, and Anne Francis in the 1972 film Fireball Forward, which follows a hard-nosed general who takes over a division with a troubled combat record.
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Fireball Forward is a 1972 American made-for-TV movie. It was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky and written by Edmund H. North. It was produced by Frank McCarthy who called it "son of Patton": it follows a hard luck Army division in 1944 France, and the General who must lick it into shape. The film was a pilot for a proposed TV series.
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