Review of Hell Is for Heroes (1962) by Muffin M — 18 Jan 2014

In the fall of 1944 the rebellious G.I. John Reese (Steve McQueen is busted from staff sergeant back to private for drunkenness and is sent back to his former outfit, currently stationed near the Siegfried Line in Montigny. When his unit is assigned to defend an area facing a German pillbox, Reese's skills become evident. He advises squad leader Sgt. Larkin (Harry Guardino) on a ruse that creates the illusion that their unit is much larger than it is, temporarily deflecting an attack. The squad has been ordered to simply hold their ground, but believing it's only a matter of time before the Germans discover that they've been deceived, Reese leads an attack on the pillbox.

Also stars Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Nick Adams, Mike Kellin, James Coburn, Joseph Hoover, Bill Mullikin, L.Q. Jones, Michele Montau, Don Haggerty, Bob Newhart and Stephen Ferry.

Directed by Don Siegel.