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Too Late the Hero poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.7 / 100
1970·Action / Drama / War·2h 25m

TOO LATE THE HERO

“War. It's a dying business.”

A WWII film set on a Pacific island. Japanese and allied forces occupy different parts of the island. When a group of British soldiers are sent on a mission behind enemy lines, things don't go exactly to plan. This film differs in that some of the 'heroes' are very reluctant, but they come good when they are pursued by the Japanese who are determined to prevent them returning to base.

Above the Line
Robert Aldrich·DirectorRobert Aldrich·ScreenplayLukas Heller·ScreenplayJoseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyGerald Fried·Original Music ComposerMichael Luciano·Editor
Cast
Michael Caine·Pvt. Tosh HearneCliff Robertson·Lt. Sam LawsonIan Bannen·Pvt. Jock ThorntonHarry Andrews·Col. ThompsonDenholm Elliott·Captain HornsbyRonald Fraser·Private CampbellLance Percival·Cpl. McLeanPercy Herbert·Sgt. JohnstoneSam Kydd·C/Sgt.Patrick Jordan·Sgt. Major
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Aldrich·Director
Writing· 4
Robert Sherman·StoryRobert Aldrich·ScreenplayLukas Heller·ScreenplayRobert Aldrich·Story
Camera· 1
Joseph F. Biroc·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Luciano·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gerald Fried·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Robert Aldrich·ProducerLynn Stalmaster·Casting
By the Numbers
74.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Determined, War
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features four male soldiers in military uniforms and berets, standing in a dusty, outdoor setting under a bright, cloudy sky. Two larger figures domi”

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Key Elements
Submachine GunRifleBeretsMilitary UniformsSandbagsAirplanes
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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