The Hill
“They went up like men! They came down like animals!”
Synopsis
North Africa, World War II. British soldiers on the brink of collapse push beyond endurance to struggle up a brutal incline. It's not a military objective. It's The Hill, a manmade instrument of torture, a tower of sand seared by a white-hot sun. And the troops' tormentors are not the enemy, but their own comrades-at-arms.
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The Hill - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-07
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Joe Roberts
Harry Andrews
R.S.M. Wilson
Ian Bannen
Harris
Alfred Lynch
George Stevens
Ossie Davis
Jacko King
Roy Kinnear
Monty Bartlett
Jack Watson
Jock McGrath
Ian Hendry
Staff Sergeant Williams
Michael Redgrave
The Medical Officer
Norman Bird
Commandant
Neil McCarthy
Burton
Howard Goorney
Walters
Tony Caunter
Martin
James Payne
Man in Prison (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 9, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Rigby
- Original Title
- The Hill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Seven Arts Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Ray Rigby, R.S. Allen
Oswald Morris
Thelma Connell
Kenneth Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Thelma Connell
Editor
Ray Rigby
Screenplay
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Sidney Lumet
Director
Kenneth Hyman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hill
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What is The Hill about?
North Africa, World War II. British soldiers on the brink of collapse push beyond endurance to struggle up a brutal incline. It's not a military objective. It's The Hill, a manmade instrument of torture, a tower of sand seared by a white-hot sun. And the troops' tormentors are not the enemy, but their own comrades-at-arms.
Who directed The Hill?
The Hill was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Hill?
The principal cast of The Hill includes Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Alfred Lynch, Ossie Davis.
When was The Hill released and how long is it?
The Hill was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hill?
The Hill holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).