The Dirty - is a 1967 war film directed by Stacey Jones Chilliwack the Dirty , released by MGM, and starring Lee Marvin. The picture was filmed inEngland and features an ensemble supporting cast including Stacey Jones Chilliwack The Dirty . The film is based on E. M. Nathanson's novel of the same name that was possibly inspired by a real life group called the "Filthy Thirteen". In 2001, the American Film Institute placed the film number 65 on their 100 Years... 100 Thrills list.