While going to the front to entertain the soldiers, the truck with a five-man American jazz band has a flat tire and the driver needs to change the tire. When the soldier that is escorting the truck leaves the group to check the surrounding area, the band under the command of their leader Bernie Wallace, decides to play jazz. They are heard by a German patrol and also by Sgt. Saunders and his squad that confront and kill the Germans. However, the driver and the soldier are killed, and Saunders is forced to bring the civilians with his team in their mission. When they reach the empty mill house, Saunders request transportation for the band but he is assigned to hold their position. But soon they are trapped by the Germans in the building and their ammunition is in the end.
"A Little Jazz" is a dramatic episode of "Combat!", with a story of music and arrogance. Dan Duryea has great performance in the role of an annoying character and his duel with Sgt. Saunders has excellent dialogs. It is also good to see the young Dennis Hopper in the role of a drummer. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Um Pouco de Jazz" ("A Little Jazz")
"A Little Jazz" is a dramatic episode of "Combat!", with a story of music and arrogance. Dan Duryea has great performance in the role of an annoying character and his duel with Sgt. Saunders has excellent dialogs. It is also good to see the young Dennis Hopper in the role of a drummer. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Um Pouco de Jazz" ("A Little Jazz")