Too Late the Hero (1970)

  • PG
  • 05/20/1970 (US)
  • Drama, Action, War
  • 2h 25m

War. It's a dying business.

Overview

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.

Robert Aldrich

Screenplay, Director, Story

Lukas Heller

Screenplay

Robert Sherman

Story

Cast

Michael Caine's headshot

Michael Caine

Pvt. Tosh Hearne
Cliff Robertson's headshot

Cliff Robertson

Lt. Sam Lawson
Ian Bannen's headshot

Ian Bannen

Pvt. Jock Thornton
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

Col. Thompson
Denholm Elliott's headshot

Denholm Elliott

Captain Hornsby
Ronald Fraser's headshot

Ronald Fraser

Private Campbell
Lance Percival's headshot

Lance Percival

Cpl. McLean
Percy Herbert's headshot

Percy Herbert

Sgt. Johnstone

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