Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 Brief scene with a woman in a revealing outfit.
- 🟡 40/100 Characters smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol.
- 🟡 30/100 Characters share a bottle of wine.
- 🔴 80/100 Gunfire and explosions during a battle scene.
- 🟡 60/100 Characters engage in a fistfight.
- 🔴 90/100 Intense combat sequence with multiple casualties.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🔴 70/100 Character uses a stronger curse word.
- 🟡 60/100 Another instance of strong language.
Details for Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
What is the plot of Kelly’s Heroes?
Kelly’s Heroes is a 1970 war comedy film about a group of American soldiers during World War II who go behind enemy lines to rob a bank holding a fortune in Nazi gold. Led by Private Kelly (Clint Eastwood), the team includes a motley crew of soldiers who must navigate danger and betrayal to pull off the heist.
Who are the main actors in Kelly’s Heroes?
The film stars Clint Eastwood as Private Kelly, Telly Savalas as Master Sergeant Big Joe, Don Rickles as Staff Sergeant Crapgame, and Carroll O’Connor as Major General Colt. The ensemble cast brings a mix of humor and action to the film.
Is Kelly’s Heroes based on a true story?
No, Kelly’s Heroes is a fictional story inspired by the heist genre and set during World War II. While it incorporates historical elements of the war, the plot and characters are entirely fictional.
What makes Kelly’s Heroes unique among war films?
Kelly’s Heroes stands out for blending war action with comedy and heist elements. Unlike traditional war films, it focuses on a group of soldiers pursuing personal gain rather than military objectives, offering a lighter, more entertaining take on the genre.
Who directed Kelly’s Heroes?
Kelly’s Heroes was directed by Brian G. Hutton, who also directed the war film Where Eagles Dare (1968), another movie starring Clint Eastwood.
