Heroes and Sinners (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1955, Heroes and Sinners is an adventure film directed by Yves Ciampi, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A good cast smooths over the rough spots of Les Heros sont Fatigues. The scene is the African republic of Liberia, which in this film proves to be a stopping-off point for a number of shady characters. Yves Montand plays a French ex-pilot who becomes involved in a scheme to smuggle stolen diamonds. His cohorts include a Nazi collaborator, a German refugee, and the white mistress of a prominent Liberian. A romance develops between the ex-pilot and the aforementioned mistress. Meanwhile, one of the conspirators (Curt Jurgens) has a last-minute attack of conscience, effectively queering the deal. The steamier romantic passages in Les Heros sont Fatigues had to be trimmed for American consumption.
Who’s in it. Heroes and Sinners stars Yves Montand as Michel Rivière, Jean Servais as François Séverin, Gert Fröbe as Hermann and Curd Jürgens as Wolf Gerke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Heroes and Sinners sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroes and Sinners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroes and Sinners tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heroes and Sinners (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroes and Sinners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heroes and Sinners worth watching?
- Heroes and Sinners holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heroes and Sinners?
- Heroes and Sinners stars Yves Montand, Jean Servais, Gert Fröbe, Curd Jürgens and Elisabeth Manet.
- When was Heroes and Sinners released?
- Heroes and Sinners was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.