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Hell Is for Heroes

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Hell Is for Heroes
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NR,1hr 30min
Genres:
Drama,War
Release:
1962
Director:
Don Siegel
Distributor:
Paramount
Starring:
Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Nick Adams  ...more
Synopsis: 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 fellow ... Full Synopsis
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Michael Costello, AMG Review
Despite an obviously limited budget which gives one the feeling that these are the only Americans fighting the war, this is a small, solid film, with a thoroughly convincing performance by a glowering McQueen. While viewers have become accustomed to a more gung ho treatment of WWII, Siegel characteristically opts to emphasize the more existential, absurdist aspects of warfare. Not only is the protagonist ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Steve McQueen
Reese
Bobby Darin
Pvt. Corby
Nick Adams
Homer
Fess Parker
Sgt. Pike
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