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Ein Haufen toller Hunde

Original title: The Hill
  • 1965
  • 16
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
15K
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Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:49
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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.

  • Director
    • Sidney Lumet
  • Writers
    • Ray Rigby
    • R.S. Allen
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Harry Andrews
    • Ian Bannen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sidney Lumet
    • Writers
      • Ray Rigby
      • R.S. Allen
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Harry Andrews
      • Ian Bannen
    • 137User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    The Hill
    Trailer 2:49
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    Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, and Ian Hendry in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, and Ian Hendry in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery, Ossie Davis, Ian Hendry, and Jack Watson in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Sean Connery, Ian Bannen, Harry Andrews, and Ian Hendry in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Michael Redgrave in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
    Harry Andrews and Michael Redgrave in Ein Haufen toller Hunde (1965)
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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
      • R.S. Allen
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    • Trivia
      Filming took place in Almería, Spain in a sandy wasteland called Cabo de Gata starting in September 1964 for five weeks on location. An old Spanish fort in Málaga was used for the prison.

      Many people associated with the production had regarded the filming as pleasant, despite difficult conditions---The temperatures rarely fell below 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius), and despite the 2,000 gallons of pure water that were shipped in for the crew, almost everyone succumbed to dysentery during the shoot.
    • 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.

    • Alternate versions
      Colorized version was broadcast over TNT Network June 7, 1989.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Sun... the Sand... the Hill. (1965)

    User reviews137

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    8/10
    "I am going to report this entire incident!"
    It isn't often Sean Connery makes a film which becomes more memorable than his efforts to make it. Such is the way with a few he decided not mention in his filmography, such as "Safu." You must see it to realize that despite Connery, the film must have a true message. Such is the case with "The Hill." This film does have a message and it is harsh, brutal and to the point. The setting is a British military prison located in the desert and stocked with ex-soldiers who've been court martialed and now must be repatriated by backbreaking discipline, and grim punishment. With inmates coming and going at the prison, it is not too difficult to imagine a new lot which includes Joe Roberts (Sean Connery) a broken Sgt. Major. Pvt. Jacko King (Ossie Davis, who is superb in this role) Pvt. Alfred Lynch, (George Stevens) Pvt. Monty Bartlett (Roy Kinnear) and Pvt. Jock McGrath (Jack Watson). These men and others are new inmates and are pitted against the ruling officers who, will receive as much as they give. This includes the governing Non-commission staff like, Royal Sgt. Major Bert Wilson (Harry Andrews, superb acting) and Sgt. Harris (Ian Bannen) who despite their station are set to collide with each other as well as with the prisoners. Upon entering the prison, the audience is allowed to see how the men will be affected as they are introduced to the punishing ordeal of . . . The Hill. ****
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    • Jun 28, 2007

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 1965 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hügel der verlorenen Männer
    • 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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