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War Is Hell (1962)

81 min  -  War  -   23 October 1963 (USA)
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During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals... See full summary »

Director:

Burt Topper

Writer:

Burt Topper

Stars:

Baynes Barron, Michael Bell and Bobby Byles
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Cast

Credited cast:
Baynes Barron Baynes Barron ...
Sgt. Garth
Michael Bell Michael Bell ...
Seldon
Bobby Byles Bobby Byles ...
Gresler
Wally Campo Wally Campo ...
Laney
Kei Thin Chung Kei Thin Chung ...
Korean Lieutenant (as Kei Chung)
J.J. Dahner J.J. Dahner ...
Koller
Judy Dan Judy Dan ...
Yung Chi Thomas
Robert Howard Robert Howard ...
Connors
Audie Murphy Audie Murphy ...
Narrator
Russ Prescott Russ Prescott ...
Bender
Tony Rich Tony Rich ...
Miller
Tony Russel Tony Russel ...
Sgt. Keefer
Paul Sheriff Paul Sheriff ...
Thurston
Burt Topper Burt Topper ...
Lt. Hallen
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During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Korean War | Beautiful Woman | Independent Film

Taglines:

IRON-GUTS GUYS IN ACTION! (original print ad - all caps)

Genres:

War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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War Hero See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$47,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Mono

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Black and White
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Trivia

'Tony Russel' said the film was held from US release for almost three years because of its controversial and what was claimed by some to be anti-American content. It was finally released in the US after 'Audie Murphy' filmed a prologue explaining that the film told the story of one soldier and one platoon. The film won an "out of competition" award at Cannes in May of 1961. See more »

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Referenced in Fade to Black (1980) See more »