Too Late the Hero (1970) 6.8
A reluctant hero, American Lt. Sam Lawson, is secunded to a motley British unit tasked with destroying a Japanese radio on a Philippine island. Director:Robert Aldrich |
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Too Late the Hero (1970) 6.8
A reluctant hero, American Lt. Sam Lawson, is secunded to a motley British unit tasked with destroying a Japanese radio on a Philippine island. Director:Robert Aldrich |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Michael Caine | ... | ||
Cliff Robertson | ... |
Lt. Sam Lawson
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Ian Bannen | ... |
Pvt. Jock Thornton
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Harry Andrews | ... | ||
Ronald Fraser | ... |
Pvt. Campbell
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Denholm Elliott | ... | ||
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Lance Percival | ... |
Cpl. McLean
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Percy Herbert | ... |
Sgt. Johnstone
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Patrick Jordan | ... |
Sergeant Major
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Sam Kydd | ... |
Colour-Sergeant
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William Beckley | ... |
Pvt. Currie
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Martin Horsey | ... |
Pvt. Griffiths
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Harvey Jason | ... |
Signalman Scott
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Don Knight | ... |
Pvt. Connolly
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Roger Newman | ... |
Pvt. Riddle
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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 'heros' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base. Written by Rob Hartill
TOO LATE THE HERO is a top notch war film about a british unit plus one american who must destroy a japanese communications station on a island. The mission for all purposes is impossible. TOO LATE THE HERO is long in a few spots, yet the film overcomes this flaw and the pace flows smoothly again. The film has a gritty realism to it which is aided by the deep jungle locations the film was shot at. Fans of FARWELL TO THE KING will enjoy this film as well, as it is up the same alley as that Nick Nolte film. OOne thing I enjoyed about this film were the casualty levels on the japanese and allied sides; these were were very realistic.