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Hell Is for Heroes

Play trailer Poster for Hell Is for Heroes Released Jun 26, 1962 1h 30m War Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review Janet Graves Photoplay This blunt account of World War II action has a look of reality, borne out by matter-of-fact performances. Dec 15, 2020 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 5, 2005 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Rated: 4/5 Aug 22, 2003 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 3/5 Dec 30, 2002 Full Review Ryan Cracknell Apollo Guide Rated: 85/100 Jun 19, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review william k Tightly directed, tough war drama with good cast doesn't really add much to the genre, but is quite watchable. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member One of McQueen's best performances! Great war movie with a stellar cast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review delysid d this movie is OK but i couldnt hardly tell which one was steve mcqueen half the time, and hes one of my favorite actors Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/25/18 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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