Kelly’s Heroes

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 6m 35s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene with a woman in a revealing outfit.
Drug Use: 🟡 40/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:30] Characters smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol.
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:10:20 - 01:10:35] Characters share a bottle of wine.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (5m 35s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:25] Gunfire and explosions during a battle scene.
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:35:50 - 00:36:10] Characters engage in a fistfight.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:25:00 - 01:30:00] Intense combat sequence with multiple casualties.
Strong Language: 🟡 50/100 (15s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:40:20 - 00:40:25] Character uses a stronger curse word.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:15:30 - 01:15:35] Another instance of strong language.
Kelly’s Heroes
Year: 1970
Certificate: GP
Runtime: 144 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, War
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 50
Votes: 45338
Gross: 1,378,435
Director: Brian G. Hutton
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor
Overview: A group of U.S. soldiers sneaks across enemy lines to get their hands on a secret stash of Nazi treasure.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Kelly’s Heroes?
A: 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.
Q: Who are the main actors in Kelly’s Heroes?
A: 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.
Q: Is Kelly’s Heroes based on a true story?
A: 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.
Q: What makes Kelly’s Heroes unique among war films?
A: 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.
Q: Who directed Kelly’s Heroes?
A: Kelly’s Heroes was directed by Brian G. Hutton, who also directed the war film Where Eagles Dare (1968), another movie starring Clint Eastwood.