March or Die (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1977, March or Die is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Dick Richards, running about 107 minutes. “They obeyed but one command” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Just after World War I, Major Foster is incorporating new recruits into his French Foreign Legion platoon when he is sent to his former remote outpost located in the French Morocco to protect an archaeological excavation from El Krim, a Rifian leader who intends to unite all local tribes to fight the colonial government…
Who’s in it. March or Die stars Gene Hackman as Major William Sherman Foster, Terence Hill as Marco Segrain, Catherine Deneuve as Simone Picard and Max von Sydow as François Marneau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, March or Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch March or Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of March or Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch March or Die (1977)?
- In US, March or Die is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is March or Die worth watching?
- March or Die holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in March or Die?
- March or Die stars Gene Hackman, Terence Hill, Catherine Deneuve, Max von Sydow and Ian Holm.
- When was March or Die released?
- March or Die was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.