# Hell Is for Heroes (1962)

> A weary American infantryman gambles everything on a defiant solo assault after his small unit deceives German forces into believing they face a larger army.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20104

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Don Siegel
- Cast: Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Harry Guardino, James Coburn, Mike Kellin, Joseph Hoover, Bill Mullikin
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056062/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grim, tense, austere, classic war movie night, serious film night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of courage and sacrifice unfolds on the front lines of World War II.

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