Too Late the Hero
“War. It's a dying business.”
Synopsis
A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.
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TOO LATE THE HERO(1970) Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-11
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Pvt. Tosh Hearne
Cliff Robertson
Lt. Sam Lawson
Ian Bannen
Pvt. Jock Thornton
Harry Andrews
Col. Thompson
Denholm Elliott
Captain Hornsby
Ronald Fraser
Private Campbell
Lance Percival
Cpl. McLean
Percy Herbert
Sgt. Johnstone
Sam Kydd
C/Sgt.
Patrick Jordan
Sgt. Major
William Beckley
Pvt. Currie
Martin Horsey
Pvt. Griffiths
Don Knight
Pvt. Connolly
Harvey Jason
Pvt. Scott
Roger Newman
Pvt. Riddle
Michael Parsons
Pvt. Rafferty
William Ross
Soldier
Sean MacDuff
Pvt. Rogers
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Aldrich, Lukas Heller
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- Too Late the Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Budget
- $6.3M
- Production Studios
- ABC Pictures, The Associates & Aldrich Company, Palomar Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Robert Aldrich, Lukas Heller, Robert Sherman
Gerald Fried
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael Luciano
Robert Aldrich
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Aldrich
Screenplay
Robert Aldrich
Director
Lukas Heller
Screenplay
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Robert Aldrich
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Michael Luciano
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Late the Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Too Late the Hero about?
A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.
Who directed Too Late the Hero?
Too Late the Hero was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in Too Late the Hero?
The principal cast of Too Late the Hero includes Michael Caine, Cliff Robertson, Ian Bannen, Harry Andrews, Denholm Elliott.
When was Too Late the Hero released and how long is it?
Too Late the Hero was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Late the Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Late the Hero was composed by Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Late the Hero?
Too Late the Hero holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).