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The Hill

  • 19651965
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, and Ian Hendry in The Hill (1965)
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In a North African military prison during World War II, five new prisoners struggle to survive in the face of brutal punishment and sadistic guards.In a North African military prison during World War II, five new prisoners struggle to survive in the face of brutal punishment and sadistic guards.In a North African military prison during World War II, five new prisoners struggle to survive in the face of brutal punishment and sadistic guards.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
14,039
1,448
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    • Director
      • Sidney Lumet
    • Writers
      • Ray Rigby(screenplay)
      • R.S. Allen(play)
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Harry Andrews
      • Ian Bannen
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Sidney Lumet
    • Writers
      • Ray Rigby(screenplay)
      • R.S. Allen(play)
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Harry Andrews
      • Ian Bannen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 128User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Joe Roberts
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • R.S.M. Wilson
    Ian Bannen
    Ian Bannen
    • Harris
    Alfred Lynch
    Alfred Lynch
    • George Stevens
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Jacko King
    Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear
    • Monty Bartlett
    Jack Watson
    Jack Watson
    • Jock McGrath
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Staff Sergeant Williams
    Michael Redgrave
    Michael Redgrave
    • The Medical Officer
    • (as Sir Michael Redgrave)
    Norman Bird
    Norman Bird
    • Commandant
    Neil McCarthy
    Neil McCarthy
    • Burton
    Howard Goorney
    • Walters
    Tony Caunter
    Tony Caunter
    • Martin
    Michael Hawkins
    • Prisoner
    • (uncredited)
    James Payne
    James Payne
    • Man in Prison
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Royal
    Robert Royal
    • Prisoner
    • (uncredited)
    Harold Sanderson
    Harold Sanderson
    • Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sidney Lumet
    • Writers
      • Ray Rigby(screenplay) (play)
      • R.S. Allen(play)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sidney Lumet used three wide-angle lenses: a 24mm, a 21mm, and an 18mm. He deliberately wanted distortion in the faces, even the close-ups.
    • Goofs
      When Ossie Davis strips to his shorts, the style of shorts changes from the time he leaves the cell block to the time he gets to the commandant's office.
    • Quotes

      Trooper Joe Roberts: We're all doing time. Even the screws.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Sun... the Sand... the Hill. (1965)

    User reviews128

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    10/10
    AN UNKNOWN CLASSIC
    I can't think of a film less appreciated than this one. The tragedy of THE HILL began with its horribly botched release in 1965 - a textbook example of studio stupidity. On the other side of the equation, film purists who were worshipping at the alter of goofs like Godard's "Alphaville" turned up their noses at this movie because it starred the "lightweight" commercial actor Sean Connery. Jesus wept.

    It is absolutely amazing that this movie is so uncompromisingly British while being directed by the so-called "New York" director Sidney Lumet. The man's a genius. And less you wonder, I lived for three years in England (1966-69) and am a World War II buff, so I have reason to testify to its authenticity. And for Sean Connery, at the height of his popularity (He was the Number One box office draw the year this movie came out), to play the character of SGT. Joe Roberts, sans toupee, and without the typical "movie star out" for his character - see the movie and compare it to THE LAST CASTLE, and you'll know what I mean - is nothing short of stunning.

    Can you tell I love this movie? There's not a false moment in it. And the acting! Besides Connery, there are great performances by Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Ian Hendry, Ossie Davis...and oh yeah, every other person in the cast. Is it hard to understand the accents sometimes? Sure. But it's nothing that can't be overcome by simply paying attention when you watch this film.

    And what does this movie say about the military mindset, the lust for power, racism, the duality of heroism and cowardice, the dangers of unquestioning loyalty, and more? A whole helluva lot more than 99% of the other movies - and theatrical plays - that you'll ever see.

    I'll just finish by saying you are missing so much if you don't see this movie. You'll come out of it seeing things a little differently than you ever did before. And that's all you can possibly ask from a movie.

    Come on, people. Let's get in the votes on THE HILL to get it into the IMDB Top 250 movie list. My vote: a 10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 1965 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Haufen toller Hunde
    • Filming locations
      • Almería, Andalucía, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Seven Art Productions
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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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