The Angry Hills (1959)

In 1941 an American journalist in Greece is given a secret list of collaborators. He is helped by the Greek resistance as he is pursued across the country by the Nazis.

Director:

Robert Aldrich

Writers:

Leon Uris (novel), A.I. Bezzerides

Stars:

Robert Mitchum, Stanley Baker, Elisabeth Müller

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Mitchum	...	Mike Morrison
Stanley Baker	...	Conrad Heisler
Elisabeth Müller	...	Lisa Kyriakides (as Elisabeth Mueller)
Gia Scala	...	Eleftheria
Theodore Bikel	...	Dimitrios Tassos
Sebastian Cabot	...	Chesney
Peter Illing	...	Leonides
Leslie Phillips	...	Ray Taylor
Donald Wolfit	...	Dr. Stergion
Marius Goring	...	Col. Elrick Oberg
Jocelyn Lane	...	Maria Tassos (as Jackie Lane)
Kieron Moore	...	Andreas
George Pastell	...	Papa Panos
Patrick Jordan	...	Bluey
Marita Constantinou	...	Cleopatra

Storyline

In 1941 an American journalist in Greece is given a secret list of collaborators. He is helped by the Greek resistance as he is pursued across the country by the Nazis.

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Plot Keywords:

greece | journalist | spy | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama | War | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 July 1959 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hügel des Schreckens

Filming Locations:

Athens, Greece

Company Credits

Production Co:

Raymond Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original running time was 119 minutes before it was edited down to 105 minutes for US release. The European version ran longer. In 2004 the British Film Institute screened a print with a running time of 114 minutes. Director Robert Aldrich felt that certain scenes lost their meaning with the trims made.

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Connections

Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000)

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Soundtracks

"Matia Stratighi"
(uncredited)
Written by Georges Oekonomidis and Alekos Spathis

User Reviews

Angry Hills ?

It could have a double meaning.

The topless dancer scenes are very daring. It has just been on Turner Classic Movies in the UK. I would of liked to a have been present at the no doubt legendary drinking sessions .

The brilliant Leslie Phillips hamming it up shamelessly with Robert Mitchum. Showing an early glimpse of his well known lecherous persona. This combines with a certain amount of gravitas as the film picks up pace and and gets a bit like a bogart film. Take your pick as to which one there are girls a plenty all willing to turn our hero into the fall guy.

aaah the days before sexism.

this is a very scenic romp.