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Hell Is for Heroes (1962)

Movie ★ 6.5 90 min

Drama War

World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in retaliation against the force of the German Siegfried line. Reese joins a group of weary GIs unexpectedly ordered back into the line when on their way to a rest area. While most of the men withdraw from their positions facing a German pillbox at the far side of a mine-field, half a dozen men are left to protect a wide front. By various ruses, they manage to convince the Germans that a large force is still holding the position. Then Reese leads two of the men in an unauthorized and unsuccessful attack on the pillbox, in which the other two are killed; and when the main platoon returns, he is threatened with court-martial. Rather that face the disgrace, and in an attempt to show he was right, he makes a one-man attack on the pillbox.

Don Siegel Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 26, 1962
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0056062

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Cast

Steve McQueen Steve McQueen Pvt. John Reese Bobby Darin Bobby Darin Pvt. Dave 'J.J.' Corby Fess Parker Fess Parker Sgt. Bill Pike Harry Guardino Harry Guardino Sgt. Jim Larkin James Coburn James Coburn Cpl. Frank Henshaw Mike Kellin Mike Kellin Pvt. Stan Kolinsky Joseph Hoover Capt. Roger Loomis Bill Mullikin Bill Mullikin Pvt. Joe Cumberly L.Q. Jones L.Q. Jones Supply Sgt. Frazer Michele Montau Michele Montau Monique Ouidel Don Haggerty Don Haggerty Capt. Mace Nick Adams Nick Adams Homer Janeczek Bob Newhart Bob Newhart Pvt. James E. Driscoll Stephen Ferry Sgt. Morgan Simon Prescott Simon Prescott Thomas Robert Phillips Robert Phillips Jeep driver Richard Adams Sergeant (uncredited) Guy Way Sergeant (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hell Is for Heroes about?
World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in retaliation against the force of the German Siegfried line. Reese joins a group of weary GIs unexpectedly ordered back into the line when on their way to a rest area. While most of the men withdraw from their positions facing a German pillbox at the far side of a mine-field, half a dozen men are left to protect a wide front. By various ruses, they manage to convince the Germans that a large force is still holding the position. Then Reese leads two of the men in an unauthorized and unsuccessful attack on the pillbox, in which the other two are killed; and when the main platoon returns, he is threatened with court-martial. Rather that face the disgrace, and in an attempt to show he was right, he makes a one-man attack on the pillbox.
Who directed Hell Is for Heroes?
Hell Is for Heroes was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Hell Is for Heroes?
Hell Is for Heroes stars Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Harry Guardino.
When was Hell Is for Heroes released?
Hell Is for Heroes is a 1962 drama, war film.
Where can I watch Hell Is for Heroes?
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