An Elite Canadian commando unit is forced to work with an American squad made up of convicts from military prisons during the Second World War. Resentment inevitably erupts between the two groups, but they are soon fighting side by side on a mission in the Norwegian mountains. Action adventure, starring William Holden and Cliff Robertson.

At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.