War Is Hell (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, War Is Hell is a war film directed by Burt Topper, running about 81 minutes. “IRON-GUTS GUYS IN ACTION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy.
Who’s in it. War Is Hell stars Baynes Barron as Sgt. Garth, Bobby Byles as Gresler, Wally Campo as Laney and Tony Russel as Sgt. Keefer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, War Is Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Is Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Is Hell tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Is Hell (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War Is Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War Is Hell worth watching?
- War Is Hell holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War Is Hell?
- War Is Hell stars Baynes Barron, Bobby Byles, Wally Campo, Tony Russel and Michael Bell.
- When was War Is Hell released?
- War Is Hell was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.