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6.9/10
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Small squad must hold off German attack.Small squad must hold off German attack.Small squad must hold off German attack.
Richard Adams
- Sergeant
- (uncredited)
Fred Cavens
- Old Man
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaAccording to Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies, a columnist visiting the set commented on Steve McQueen's irascible temperament by noting that McQueen seemed to be his own worst enemy: "Steve McQueen's character in 'Hell Is for Heroes' seemed to have a little trouble getting along with people. By most accounts, playing that kind of guy wasn't a stretch for McQueen. Time and time again during production, McQueen got in the face of studio executives or Don Siegel, the director, or even cast members. At one point, a columnist was visiting the set, and he mentioned to another observer that Steve McQueen seemed to be his own worst enemy. Co-star Bobby Darin overheard the comment and quickly replied, 'Not while I'm around'."
- GoofsWhen Reese, Henshaw and Kolinsky are low crawling through the mine field they are trying to find mines with their hands at night. This would be suicide. The actual military way to find land mines is by using a bayonet and probing with the tip at an angle into the dirt.
- Quotes
Monique Ouidel: I drink to you, and to the American Army.
Pvt. John Reese: How long ago were you drinking to the Third Reich?
Monique Ouidel: I do not like the Germans.
Pvt. John Reese: You don't like me, either, but you're drinking with me.
- Crazy creditsAnd Introducing Bob Newhart
- ConnectionsFeatured in Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Featured review
Fine war film
Very underrated film, excellent action, realistic, with frantic battles and lulls where we get to see the various personalities of the excellent cast. McQueen is a hard nosed bitter Sarge - tough, would kill you as soon as look at you. Great comic touches too, a fine Siegel film. War drama at its best.
Black and white film is most effective. Like the film Battleground only not in the winter. There is good dialogue with the GI's - Bob Newhart is real funny.
Very violent, with nice action sequences - almost too intense. Do not see an edited version. See the real thing.
Black and white film is most effective. Like the film Battleground only not in the winter. There is good dialogue with the GI's - Bob Newhart is real funny.
Very violent, with nice action sequences - almost too intense. Do not see an edited version. See the real thing.
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- Budget
- $2,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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