Too Late the Hero(1970)
“War. It's a dying business.”
Overview
A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.
Director
Robert Aldrich
Studio
ABC Pictures
Budget
$6M
Cast
Michael Caine
as Pvt. Tosh Hearne
Cliff Robertson
as Lt. Sam Lawson
Ian Bannen
as Pvt. Jock Thornton
Harry Andrews
as Col. Thompson
Denholm Elliott
as Captain Hornsby
Ronald Fraser
as Private Campbell
Lance Percival
as Cpl. McLean
Percy Herbert
as Sgt. Johnstone
Sam Kydd
as C/Sgt.
Patrick Jordan
as Sgt. Major
William Beckley
as Pvt. Currie
Martin Horsey
as Pvt. Griffiths
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Production Companies
ABC Pictures • The Associates & Aldrich Company • Palomar Pictures International
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Where can I watch Too Late the Hero?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Too Late the Hero (1970).
What is Too Late the Hero about?▼
A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.
Who directed Too Late the Hero?▼
Too Late the Hero was directed by Robert Aldrich and released in 1970. It is a drama, action, war film.
How long is Too Late the Hero?▼
Too Late the Hero has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
Who stars in Too Late the Hero?▼
The cast of Too Late the Hero includes Michael Caine as Pvt. Tosh Hearne, Cliff Robertson as Lt. Sam Lawson, Ian Bannen as Pvt. Jock Thornton, Harry Andrews as Col. Thompson, Denholm Elliott as Captain Hornsby and more.
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