world war ii,british army,infantry,philippines,jungle,pacific island

Too Late the Hero (1970)

Poster for Too Late the Hero

War. It's a dying business.

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 & Crew

Director
Robert Aldrich
  • Profile picture of Michael Caine
    Pvt. Tosh Hearne Michael Caine
  • Profile picture of Cliff Robertson
    Lt. Sam Lawson Cliff Robertson
  • Profile picture of Ian Bannen
    Pvt. Jock Thornton Ian Bannen
  • Profile picture of Harry Andrews
    Col. Thompson Harry Andrews
  • Profile picture of Denholm Elliott
    Captain Hornsby Denholm Elliott
  • Profile picture of Ronald Fraser
    Private Campbell Ronald Fraser
  • Profile picture of Lance Percival
    Cpl. McLean Lance Percival
  • Profile picture of Percy Herbert
    Sgt. Johnstone Percy Herbert

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Keywords

  • world war ii
  • british army
  • infantry
  • philippines
  • jungle
  • pacific island