Review of Too Late the Hero (1970) by Andrew R — 27 Oct 2007
One of my favourite films this, as it shows soldiers in a less than heroic light, eventually redeeming themselves - a lot like one of the director's earlier films - The Dirty Dozen. This time the action takes place in the Pacific theatre at the height of the Second World War.
The film is filled with British character actors and features a brief cameo from Henry Fonda, but it is Cliff Robertson and Michael Caine who make this film their own, by allowing themselves to be portrayed in an unusually ugly self-serving light for them both.
Lots of boys-own action in this one - ideal for a sunday afternoon or late night's post-pub viewing.
This review of Too Late the Hero (1970) was written by Andrew R on 27 Oct 2007.
Too Late the Hero has generally received positive reviews.
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