The Cast Was Deemed “Too Old”
When it comes to high school movies, Hollywood is known for casting actors who are far too old for their roles. However, The Dirty Dozen demonstrated that age isn’t a barrier to landing a big part in a war movie.
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Life Starts At 40
When Marvin, Bronson, and the greater part of their fellow military members were cast in roles that required them to be significantly younger than their actual age, they were in their 40s.