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WAR . 1962 . 1h 30m . 6.5/10

Hell Is for Heroes_

"This is the living hell for heroes"

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.

Starring Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker
6.5/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
1962
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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This is the living hell for heroes

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.

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Cast
Steve McQueen stars as Pvt. John Reese in Hell Is for Heroes.
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Year context
Hell Is for Heroes was released 64 years ago in 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 j...
Hell Is for Heroes is a War film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (127 votes)

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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.
How long is Hell Is for Heroes?
Hell Is for Heroes has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Hell Is for Heroes?
The cast of Hell Is for Heroes includes Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Harry Guardino, James Coburn.
What is the rating of Hell Is for Heroes?
Hell Is for Heroes has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 127 votes on TMDB.

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