Hell Is for Heroes
“This is the living hell for heroes”
Synopsis
World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in retaliation against the force of the German Siegfried line. Reese joins a group of weary GIs unexpectedly ordered back into the line when on their way to a rest area. While most of the men withdraw from their positions facing a German pillbox at the far side of a mine-field, half a dozen men are left to protect a wide front. By various ruses, they manage to convince the Germans that a large force is still holding the position. Then Reese leads two of the men in an unauthorized and unsuccessful attack on the pillbox, in which the other two are killed; and when the main platoon returns, he is threatened with court-martial. Rather that face the disgrace, and in an attempt to show he was right, he makes a one-man attack on the pillbox.
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Hell Is for Heroes (1962) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-08
Top Cast
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Steve McQueen
Pvt. John Reese
Bobby Darin
Pvt. Dave 'J.J.' Corby
Fess Parker
Sgt. Bill Pike
Harry Guardino
Sgt. Jim Larkin
James Coburn
Cpl. Frank Henshaw
Mike Kellin
Pvt. Stan Kolinsky
Joseph Hoover
Capt. Roger Loomis
Bill Mullikin
Pvt. Joe Cumberly
L.Q. Jones
Supply Sgt. Frazer
Michele Montau
Monique Ouidel
Don Haggerty
Capt. Mace
Nick Adams
Homer Janeczek
Bob Newhart
Pvt. James E. Driscoll
Stephen Ferry
Sgt. Morgan
Simon Prescott
Thomas
Robert Phillips
Jeep driver
Richard Adams
Sergeant (uncredited)
Guy Way
Sergeant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 14, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Pirosh, Richard Carr
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Hell Is for Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Robert Pirosh, Richard Carr
Leonard Rosenman
Harold Lipstein
Howard A. Smith
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Don Siegel
Director
Robert Pirosh
Screenplay
Henry Blanke
Producer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Richard Carr
Screenplay
Guy Way
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Is for Heroes
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What is Hell Is for Heroes about?
World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in retaliation against the force of the German Siegfried line. Reese joins a group of weary GIs unexpectedly ordered back into the line when on their way to a rest area. While most of the men withdraw from their positions facing a German pillbox at the far side of a mine-field, half a dozen men are left to protect a wide front. By various ruses, they manage to convince the Germans that a large force is still holding the position. Then Reese leads two of the men in an unauthorized and unsuccessful attack on the pillbox, in which the other two are killed; and when the main platoon returns, he is threatened with court-martial. Rather that face the disgrace, and in an attempt to show he was right, he makes a one-man attack on the pillbox.
Who directed Hell Is for Heroes?
Hell Is for Heroes was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Hell Is for Heroes?
The principal cast of Hell Is for Heroes includes Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Harry Guardino, James Coburn.
When was Hell Is for Heroes released and how long is it?
Hell Is for Heroes was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell Is for Heroes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell Is for Heroes was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell Is for Heroes?
Hell Is for Heroes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).