War Is Hell
“IRON-GUTS GUYS IN ACTION!”
Synopsis
During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Topper
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Topper
- Original Title
- War Is Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Burt Topper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Topper
Burt Topper
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Topper
Director
Burt Topper
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War Is Hell
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What is War Is Hell about?
During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy.
Who directed War Is Hell?
War Is Hell was directed by Burt Topper.
Who stars in War Is Hell?
The principal cast of War Is Hell includes Baynes Barron, Bobby Byles, Wally Campo, Tony Russel, Michael Bell.
When was War Is Hell released and how long is it?
War Is Hell was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for War Is Hell?
War Is Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).