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The Hell with Heroes

The Hell with Heroes

They all had something to sell...courage...sex...corruption!

19685.21h 42m

Overview

In 1946 North Africa, two former US Air Force pilots are forced to work for an international smuggler to get money needed for their return to civilian life after fighting in World War II.

Directed by Joseph Sargent
Written by Harold Livingston, Halsted Welles
Produced by Stanley Chase
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Top Cast

Rod Taylor

Rod Taylor

Brynie MacKay

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Elena

Harry Guardino

Harry Guardino

Lee Harris

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Col. Wilson

Pete Duel

Pete Duel

Mike Brewer

William Marshall

William Marshall

Al Poland

Don Knight

Don Knight

Pepper

Michael Shillo

Michael Shillo

Pol Guilbert

Robert Yuro

Robert Yuro

Willoughby

L

Lew Brown

Sgt. Shaeffer

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Themes & Keywords

pilotsmugglers

About The Hell with Heroes

The Hell with Heroes is a drama, thriller, romance film released in 1968 exploring themes of pilot, smugglers. Directed by Joseph Sargent, it stars Rod Taylor, Claudia Cardinale, Harry Guardino. In 1946 North Africa, two former US Air Force pilots are forced to work for an international smuggler to get money needed for their return to civilian life after fighting in World War II.

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