Hornets' Nest
Synopsis
An American commando who's the sole survivor of a parachute jump into WWII-era Italy leads a group of children in a campaign of sabotage against the Nazis.
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Hornets' Nest (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-16
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Turner
Sylva Koscina
Bianca
Sergio Fantoni
Von Hecht
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Schwalberg
Jacques Sernas
Major Taussig
Mark Colleano
Aldo
Mauro Gravina
Carlo
John Fordyce
Dino
Giuseppe Cassuto
Franco
Amedeo Castracane
Tonio
Giancarlo Colombaioni
Romeo
Ronald Colombaioni
Mikko
Valerio Colombaioni
Arturo
Giuseppe Coppola
Rico
Luigi Criscuolo
Paolo
Gaetano Danaro
Umberto
Vincenzo Danaro
Silvio
Daniel Dempsey
Giorgio
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 9, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- S.S. Schweitzer
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Hornets' Nest
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Associate Delphos, Triangle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
S.S. Schweitzer, James Dobson
Ennio Morricone
Gábor Pogány
J. Terry Williams
Stanley S. Canter
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
S.S. Schweitzer
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Stanley S. Canter
Producer
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
J. Terry Williams
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hornets' Nest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hornets' Nest about?
An American commando who's the sole survivor of a parachute jump into WWII-era Italy leads a group of children in a campaign of sabotage against the Nazis.
Who directed Hornets' Nest?
Hornets' Nest was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Hornets' Nest?
The principal cast of Hornets' Nest includes Rock Hudson, Sylva Koscina, Sergio Fantoni, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Jacques Sernas.
When was Hornets' Nest released and how long is it?
Hornets' Nest was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Hornets' Nest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hornets' Nest was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hornets' Nest?
Hornets' Nest holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).