# Kelly's Heroes (1970)

> A cynical lieutenant turns a World War II battlefield into the site of an audacious gold robbery with the help of an eccentric band of soldiers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6553

## Facts

- Runtime: 144 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, War
- Director: Brian G. Hutton
- Cast: Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor, Gavin MacLeod, Hal Buckley, Stuart Margolin
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065938/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, witty, sardonic, classic movie night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

A daring heist during World War II takes unexpected turns as soldiers pursue treasure amidst chaos.

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- [The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/22700)
- [The Inglorious Bastards (1978)](https://ember.film/movie/13337)
- [Escape to Athena (1979)](https://ember.film/movie/17793)
- [Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)](https://ember.film/movie/4049)

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