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Too Late the Hero

PG2h 25m1970Robert Aldrich
IMDb: 6.6/10Rotten: 57%
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"War. It's a dying business."

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.

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World War IiBritish ArmyInfantryPhilippinesJunglePacific IslandPacific TheaterVanuatuNew Hebrides

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What is Too Late the Hero (1970) 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 stars in Too Late the Hero?

Too Late the Hero stars Michael Caine (Pvt. Tosh Hearne), Cliff Robertson (Lt. Sam Lawson), Ian Bannen (Pvt. Jock Thornton), Harry Andrews (Col. Thompson), Denholm Elliott (Captain Hornsby). The film was directed by Robert Aldrich.

How long is Too Late the Hero?

Too Late the Hero has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1970. It is rated PG.

Is Too Late the Hero worth watching?

Too Late the Hero holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Drama, Action, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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