Hell Is for Heroes (1962)
This is the living hell for heroes
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.
Cast
- Steve McQueen - Pvt. John Reese
- Bobby Darin - Pvt. Dave 'J.J.' Corby
- Fess Parker - Sgt. Bill Pike
- Harry Guardino - Sgt. Jim Larkin
- James Coburn - Cpl. Frank Henshaw
- Mike Kellin - Pvt. Stan Kolinsky
- Joseph Hoover - Capt. Roger Loomis
- Bill Mullikin - Pvt. Joe Cumberly
- L.Q. Jones - Supply Sgt. Frazer
- Michele Montau - Monique Ouidel
Screenplay
- Robert Pirosh (Screenplay)
- Richard Carr (Screenplay)
- Robert Pirosh (Story)
Keywords
france, nazi, germany, world war ii, infantry, us army, europe
Trailer
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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, James Coburn, Mike Kellin.
- How long is Hell Is for Heroes?
- Hell Is for Heroes has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Hell Is for Heroes?
- Hell Is for Heroes is a War film.
- Where was Hell Is for Heroes produced?
- Hell Is for Heroes was produced in United States of America.