Tarnished Heroes
Synopsis
According to the officer's handbook, 'an officer will perform whatever task confronts him with whatever men are available' and for Major Bell the men in question are drunks, thieves and deserters. With the German army closing in on his company's position, Major Bell undertakes a suicidal mission to blow up a bridge of strategic importance to the enemy. His only help will come in the form of a rag-tag band of army rejects who must become heroes if they are to fulfil their mission and come back alive.
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Dermot Walsh
Major Roy Bell
Anton Rodgers
Private Donald Conyers
Patrick McAlinney
Private Timothy Reilly
Hugh David
Private Walter Hoyt
Brian Peck
Private Bernard White
Max Butterfield
Private Anthony Burton
Richard Carpenter
Private Frederick Burton
Sheila Whittingham
Josette
John Scott
Colonel Moreton
Maurice Kaufmann
Private Thomas Mason
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Clemens
- Original Score
- Bill Le Sage
- Original Title
- Tarnished Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest Morris
Brian Clemens
Bill Le Sage
James Wilson
Desmond Saunders
Harry Lee Danziger, Edward J. Danziger
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Clemens
Writer
Ernest Morris
Director
Harry Lee Danziger
Producer
Edward J. Danziger
Producer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Desmond Saunders
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarnished Heroes
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What is Tarnished Heroes about?
According to the officer's handbook, 'an officer will perform whatever task confronts him with whatever men are available' and for Major Bell the men in question are drunks, thieves and deserters. With the German army closing in on his company's position, Major Bell undertakes a suicidal mission to blow up a bridge of strategic importance to the enemy. His only help will come in the form of a rag-tag band of army rejects who must become heroes if they are to fulfil their mission and come back alive.
Who directed Tarnished Heroes?
Tarnished Heroes was directed by Ernest Morris.
Who stars in Tarnished Heroes?
The principal cast of Tarnished Heroes includes Dermot Walsh, Anton Rodgers, Patrick McAlinney, Hugh David, Brian Peck.
When was Tarnished Heroes released and how long is it?
Tarnished Heroes was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Tarnished Heroes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarnished Heroes was composed by Bill Le Sage.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarnished Heroes?
Tarnished Heroes holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).