Too Late the Hero (1970)

6.4/10 • 145 min • Drama Action War

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.

Cast

Michael Caine

Pvt. Tosh Hearne

Cliff Robertson

Lt. Sam Lawson

Ian Bannen

Pvt. Jock Thornton

Harry Andrews

Col. Thompson

Denholm Elliott

Captain Hornsby

Ronald Fraser

Private Campbell

Lance Percival

Cpl. McLean

Percy Herbert

Sgt. Johnstone

Sam Kydd

C/Sgt.

Patrick Jordan

Sgt. Major

William Beckley

Pvt. Currie

Martin Horsey

Pvt. Griffiths

Don Knight

Pvt. Connolly

Harvey Jason

Pvt. Scott

William Ross

Soldier

Henry Fonda

Capt. John G Nolan

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