Hell Is for Heroes

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Hell Is for Heroes

Released Jun 26, 1962

1h 30m

War

Drama

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During World War II, a small group of soldiers led by the brave Sergeant Larkin (Harry Guardino) anticipate returning home after fighting on the Siegfried Line in France. Among them are Reese (Steve McQueen), a rebellious loner who lives for battle, and Corby (Bobby Darin), a slick hustler. However, the squad is then informed that they must go back to the front lines, where they are vastly outnumbered and forced to fight within the reach of a menacing German pillbox.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Director Don Siegel shoots in a gritty style that maximizes the pessimistic streak found in Robert Pirosh’s authentic scribblings.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 16, 2023

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Janet Graves

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This blunt account of World War II action has a look of reality, borne out by matter-of-fact performances.

Dec 15, 2020

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 5, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2003

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2002

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Ryan Cracknell

Apollo Guide

Rated: 85/100

Jun 19, 2001

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Fred P

A "B" picture with "A" list stars. McQueen's finest performance? Could be. Bob Newhart's first movie and all around significant war film that also stars James Coburn and Nick Adams, not to mention Fess Parker. Viewed it many times. The tension that McQueen gives is important and many actors could not have given this sort of performance. McQueen was a much better actor than some have given him credit for. Everyone involved seemed to have issues with this one and the fact that the film ended the way it did was really a stroke of luck as the Director and actors and producers were not good with each other. That ending is as good as it gets in a war film. Highly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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Mike W

There are a lot of accomplished actors here. Bobby Darin stood his ground with all of them

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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Sgt S

Great role for McQueen who exudes menace and cool at same time. Good war action scenes and great supporting cast. Comic relief from Newhart can be a little jarring but alleviates the grim tone. One of my favourite McQueen and war flicks.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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Audience Member

Very average WW2 film. Steve McQueen is completely wooden as a soldier, lots of stock war footage, its just not a good film.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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camille l

Aussi âpre et sans espoir qu'il peut être "L'Enfer est pour les Héros" de Don Siegel est aussi une nouvelle preuve que Steve McQueen est un acteur formidable, Dans le rôle du soldat revenu de tout qui peut aider tout un bataillon à surmonter une attaque allemande, McQueen est absolument formidable. Et Don Siegel sait qui le filmer. Il n'est pas de tous les plans mais c'est tout comme. C'est de loin l'acteur le plus important de ce film choral, dans un noir et blanc formidable. Malheureusement, "L'Enfer est pour les Héros" souffre du mal des années 60, le film se termine trop vite, une fois son intrigue principale expédiée. Il n'empêche que pendant 90 minutes, le film de Don Siegel est un bon film de guerre, plutôt sauvage pour l'époque.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

One of McQueen's best performances! Great war movie with a stellar cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Synopsis

During World War II, a small group of soldiers led by the brave Sergeant Larkin (Harry Guardino) anticipate returning home after fighting on the Siegfried Line in France. Among them are Reese (Steve McQueen), a rebellious loner who lives for battle, and Corby (Bobby Darin), a slick hustler. However, the squad is then informed that they must go back to the front lines, where they are vastly outnumbered and forced to fight within the reach of a menacing German pillbox.

Director: Don Siegel
Producer: Henry Blanke
Screenwriter: Richard Carr, Robert Pirosh
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 26, 1962, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 30m

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