Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes

Kelly's Heroes

1970Movie144 minEnglish

A misfit group of World War II American soldiers goes AWOL to rob a bank behind German lines.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Google Users84%
Director: Brian G. HuttonGenres: War, Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

During the chaos of World War II, a maverick American soldier, Kelly, learns of a cache of Nazi gold worth millions. He assembles a ragtag group of soldiers from different units, including a con artist, a demolition expert, and a French Resistance fighter, to embark on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Their audacious plan is to steal the gold and escape with it, facing off against German forces and their own superiors.

Critical Reception

Kelly's Heroes was a moderate success both critically and commercially. While some critics found its blend of war and comedy jarring, many praised its entertainment value, charismatic cast, and ambitious heist plot. Audiences generally enjoyed its anti-establishment tone and memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its entertaining heist narrative and strong cast chemistry.
  • Appreciated for its unique blend of war action and dark comedy.
  • Some viewers found the tonal shifts between serious war elements and comedic capers inconsistent.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Kelly's Heroes, highlighting its fun and adventurous spirit, the charismatic performances, and the clever heist storyline. Some found the humor a bit dated but overall appreciated its rewatchability.

Fun Fact

The film famously features a scene where the Sherman tanks are painted with leopard spots, a visual gag that contributed to its unique tone.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I think this is probably my favourite outing for Telly Savalas on the big screen as he decides to join his eponymous lieutenant (Clint Eastwood) on a perilous journey across enemy lines. With shells going off everywhere, their platoon captu...
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Amusing all-star WW2 dramedy/action flick with Eastwood and Savalas_** Clint Eastwood stars as the title character who convinces Sgt. Big Joe (Telly Savalas), his platoon, and a free-spirited Sherman tank commander (Donald Sutherland)...
John Chard

John Chard

Crazy! I mean like so many positive waves maybe we can't lose! You're on! Brian G. Hutton followed the considerable success he had had with 1968's Where Eagles Dare, with this, another men on a mission movie - only this one is very much ...