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Too Late the Hero (1970)

Movie ★ 6.4 145 min

Drama Action War

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.

Robert Aldrich Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 20, 1970
Runtime
145 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$6.3M
IMDb
tt0066471
Language
Studio
ABC Pictures, The Associates & Aldrich Company, Palomar Pictures International

Themes

Cast

Michael Caine Michael Caine Pvt. Tosh Hearne Cliff Robertson Cliff Robertson Lt. Sam Lawson Ian Bannen Ian Bannen Pvt. Jock Thornton Harry Andrews Harry Andrews Col. Thompson Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott Captain Hornsby Ronald Fraser Ronald Fraser Private Campbell Lance Percival Lance Percival Cpl. McLean Percy Herbert Percy Herbert Sgt. Johnstone Sam Kydd Sam Kydd C/Sgt. Patrick Jordan Patrick Jordan Sgt. Major William Beckley William Beckley Pvt. Currie Martin Horsey Martin Horsey Pvt. Griffiths Don Knight Don Knight Pvt. Connolly Harvey Jason Harvey Jason Pvt. Scott Roger Newman Pvt. Riddle Michael Parsons Pvt. Rafferty William Ross Soldier Sean MacDuff Pvt. Rogers

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Too Late the Hero?
Too Late the Hero stars Michael Caine, Cliff Robertson, Ian Bannen, Harry Andrews.
When was Too Late the Hero released?
Too Late the Hero is a 1970 drama, action, war film.
Where can I watch Too Late the Hero?
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