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Hell Is For Heroes (1962)

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Average Rating: 6.5/10
Reviews Counted: 6
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Release Date: Jun 26, 1962 Wide

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Don Siegel's only war film and unfortunately his only teaming with Steve McQueen, an actor whose rebellious persona jibed well with the director's vision, it puts the star in the familiar role of antihero. His character, Reese, is an embittered G.I. who has just been sent back to join his war-weary unit holding down a position opposite a pillbox on the Siegfried Line in Belgium. Recently demoted back to private from staff sergeant for drinking, he chafes under all authority, and is a pariah to

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: Don Siegel

Written By: Robert Pirosh, Richard Carr

In Theaters: Jun 26, 1962 Wide

On DVD: May 22, 2001

Cast

Steve McQueen
Reese
Bobby Darin
Pvt. Corby
Fess Parker
Sgt. Pike
Nick Adams
Homer
Harry Guardino
Sgt. Larkin
Mike Kellin
Pvt. Kolinsky
James Coburn
Cpl. Henshaw
Joseph Hoover
Capt. Loomis
Bill Mullikin
Pvt. Comberly
L.Q. Jones
Sgt. Frazer
Michele Montau
Monique
Don Haggerty
Capt. Mace
Bob Newhart
Pvt. Driscoll
Stephen Ferry

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A fairly-routine WW11 action-packed film.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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This tense, gritty World War II drama is heaven for action fans and a riveting performance by Steven McQueen. Director Don Siegel was at his riveting best, drawing the viewer into the claustrophobic, nightmarish atmosphere.Filmed in stark black & white, Siegel's film succinctly captures the fatal brutality of war,

September 16, 2010

Dean McKenna

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A strong cast led by the superb Steve McQueen tough it out in a gritty WWII story that concentrates on the soldier on the ground rather than the "big picture". One of my favourite war movies.

March 8, 2007