Yesterday's Enemy
“War Is Hell!”
Synopsis
Set during the Burma Campaign of World War 2, this is the story of courage and endurance of the soldiers struggling at close quarters against the enemy. The film examines the moral dilemmas ordinary men face during war, when the definitions of acceptable military action and insupportable brutality become blurred and distorted.
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Original Theatrical Trailer (1959)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-03
Top Cast
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Stanley Baker
Captain Langford
Guy Rolfe
Padre
Leo McKern
Max
Gordon Jackson
Sgt. MacKenzie
David Oxley
Doctor
Richard Pasco
2nd Lieutenant Hastings
Philip Ahn
Yamazuki
Bryan Forbes
Dawson
Wolfe Morris
The Informer
David Lodge
Perkins
Percy Herbert
Wilkins
Russell Waters
Brigadier
Barry Lowe
Turner
Burt Kwouk
Japanese Soldier
Timothy Bateson
Simpson (uncredited)
Alan Keith
Bendish (uncredited)
Arthur Lovegrove
Patrick (uncredited)
Edwina Carroll
Suni (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter R. Newman
- Original Title
- Yesterday's Enemy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Peter R. Newman
Arthur Grant
Alfred Cox
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Director
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Michael Carreras
Producer
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Alfred Cox
Editor
Peter R. Newman
Screenplay
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.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yesterday's Enemy
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What is Yesterday's Enemy about?
Set during the Burma Campaign of World War 2, this is the story of courage and endurance of the soldiers struggling at close quarters against the enemy. The film examines the moral dilemmas ordinary men face during war, when the definitions of acceptable military action and insupportable brutality become blurred and distorted.
Who directed Yesterday's Enemy?
Yesterday's Enemy was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Yesterday's Enemy?
The principal cast of Yesterday's Enemy includes Stanley Baker, Guy Rolfe, Leo McKern, Gordon Jackson, David Oxley.
When was Yesterday's Enemy released and how long is it?
Yesterday's Enemy was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yesterday's Enemy?
Yesterday's Enemy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).