Too Late the Hero
Seen it?1970 | 145 min | Drama, Action, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Thin Red Line or Flags of Our Fathers, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich
- Michael CainePvt. Tosh Hearne
- Cliff RobertsonLt. Sam Lawson
- Ian BannenPvt. Jock Thornton
- Harry AndrewsCol. Thompson
- Denholm ElliottCaptain Hornsby
- Ronald FraserPrivate Campbell
- Lance PercivalCpl. McLean
- Percy HerbertSgt. Johnstone
- Sam KyddC/Sgt.
- Patrick JordanSgt. Major