The Angry Hills
“The amazing adventures of a lone American in a land of violence!”
Synopsis
In 1941 Greece, on the eve of German occupation, cynical American foreign correspondent Michael Morrison arrives in Athens, intending to depart for London the following day. While there he is tricked into smuggling a list of resistance leaders out of the country and is pursued by the Germans.
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Robert Mitchum
Mike Morrison
Stanley Baker
Conrad Heisler
Elisabeth Müller
Lisa Kyriakides
Gia Scala
Eleftheria
Theodore Bikel
Dimitrios Tassos
Sebastian Cabot
Chesney
Peter Illing
Leonides
Marius Goring
Colonel Elrick Oberg
Leslie Phillips
Ray Taylor
Donald Wolfit
Dr. Stergion
Jocelyn Lane
Maria Tassos
Kieron Moore
Andreas
George Pastell
Patrick Jordan
Marita Constantinou
Kleopatra, Topless Dancer
Alec Mango
Kostas Gousgounis
Dimitris Nikolaidis
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- A.I. Bezzerides
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- The Angry Hills
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Raymond Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
A.I. Bezzerides, Leon Uris
Richard Rodney Bennett
Stephen Dade
Peter Tanner
Raymond Stross
Department Leadership Roster
A.I. Bezzerides
Screenplay
Robert Aldrich
Director
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Ken Adam
Production Design
Raymond Stross
Producer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Angry Hills
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Angry Hills about?
In 1941 Greece, on the eve of German occupation, cynical American foreign correspondent Michael Morrison arrives in Athens, intending to depart for London the following day. While there he is tricked into smuggling a list of resistance leaders out of the country and is pursued by the Germans.
Who directed The Angry Hills?
The Angry Hills was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in The Angry Hills?
The principal cast of The Angry Hills includes Robert Mitchum, Stanley Baker, Elisabeth Müller, Gia Scala, Theodore Bikel.
When was The Angry Hills released and how long is it?
The Angry Hills was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Angry Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Angry Hills was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is The Angry Hills based on a book or true story?
The Angry Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leon Uris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Angry Hills?
The Angry Hills holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).