Hell Is for Heroes (1962)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Hell Is for Heroes
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +2 |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
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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. Hell Is for Heroes is a War movie, released on 1962-06-26, runtime 90 minutes.
Is Hell Is for Heroes worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hell Is for Heroes 6.5 out of 10 from 140 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hell Is for Heroes?
In the United States, Hell Is for Heroes can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Don Siegel
Cast
- Steve McQueen as Pvt. John Reese
- Bobby Darin as Pvt. Dave 'J.J.' Corby
- Fess Parker as Sgt. Bill Pike
- Harry Guardino as Sgt. Jim Larkin
- James Coburn as Cpl. Frank Henshaw
- Mike Kellin as Pvt. Stan Kolinsky
- Joseph Hoover as Capt. Roger Loomis
- Bill Mullikin as Pvt. Joe Cumberly
- L.Q. Jones as Supply Sgt. Frazer
- Michele Montau as Monique Ouidel
- Don Haggerty as Capt. Mace
- Nick Adams as Homer Janeczek
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Sources
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