Hells Chosen Few
Hells Chosen Few

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Hells Chosen Few

1968
Movie
92 min
English

A Marine returns home, gets involved with a biker gang and falls for a shy local girl. This last action puts him at odds with her father, the town's biker-hating sheriff.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: D. Michael MillerGenres: Action, War, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of American soldiers in Vietnam are tasked with a dangerous mission to rescue a downed pilot. Facing overwhelming odds and the brutal realities of jungle warfare, they must rely on their courage and each other to survive.

Critical Reception

Hells Chosen Few is a low-budget war film that garnered little attention upon its release. It is often seen as an exploitation film that attempts to capitalize on the Vietnam War theme prevalent in cinema at the time. Critical reviews were scarce and generally dismissive, with some noting its generic plot and uninspired direction, while others found it to be a gritty, albeit unsophisticated, portrayal of combat.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable narrative and a lack of compelling character development.

  • Despite its flaws, some viewers may appreciate its gritty depiction of the Vietnam War.

  • Technical aspects such as cinematography and sound design are rudimentary.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Hells Chosen Few are extremely limited due to its obscure nature. Those that exist tend to reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with common criticisms including a derivative plot and a failure to fully engage the audience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the Philippines, a common location for many low-budget American war films during the late 1960s and early 1970s due to cost-effectiveness.

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