Tarnished Heroes (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, Tarnished Heroes is a war and drama film directed by Ernest Morris, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. According to the officer's handbook, 'an officer will perform whatever task confronts him with whatever men are available' and for Major Bell the men in question are drunks, thieves and deserters. With the German army closing in on his company's position, Major Bell undertakes a suicidal mission to blow up a bridge of strategic importance to the enemy. His only help will come in the form of a rag-tag band of army rejects who must become heroes if they are to fulfil their mission and come back alive.
Who’s in it. Tarnished Heroes stars Dermot Walsh as Major Roy Bell, Anton Rodgers as Private Donald Conyers, Patrick McAlinney as Private Timothy Reilly and Hugh David as Private Walter Hoyt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tarnished Heroes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarnished Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarnished Heroes tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarnished Heroes (1961)?
- In GB, Tarnished Heroes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarnished Heroes worth watching?
- Tarnished Heroes holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tarnished Heroes?
- Tarnished Heroes stars Dermot Walsh, Anton Rodgers, Patrick McAlinney, Hugh David and Brian Peck.
- When was Tarnished Heroes released?
- Tarnished Heroes was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.