Kelly's Heroes (1970): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Kelly's Heroes is a 1970 adventure comedy directed by Brian G. Hutton, starring Clint Eastwood, Donald Sutherland and Telly Savalas. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $5.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Brian G. Hutton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kelly's Heroes About?
The premise of Kelly's Heroes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a team of American soldiers discovers a stash of gold bullion behind enemy lines in France. Led by Sergeant Kelly (Clint Eastwood), they devise a risky plan to steal the treasure. Facing relentless German patrols and the interference of a suspicious intelligence officer, the soldiers must rely on each other and forge an uneasy truce with a female French Resistance fighter to succeed. Their daring heist blends action, humor, and a touch of romance against the backdrop of wartime chaos.
Kelly's Heroes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- world war two in europe
- gold
- hippie
- tank
- behind enemy lines
- heist
- battle
- misfit
- gold theft
- bell tower
- caper
- world war two
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- bank robbery
- character name in title
- 1940s
- soldier
- u.s. soldier
- military
- u.s. military
- liberation
- colonel
- gold bar
- bank
- male camaraderie
- opening action scene
- exploding train
- exploding building
- exploding truck
- exploding car
- tank battle
- binoculars
- tunnel
- combat
- showdown
- hand grenade
- standoff
- train station
- kidnapping
- jeep
- raid
- siege
- fire
- shootout
- exploding bridge
- battlefield
- sniper rifle
- machine gun
- machine gun nest
- action hero
- bombardment
Where to Watch Kelly's Heroes
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Kelly's Heroes Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Donald Sutherland and Telly Savalas. Directed by Brian G. Hutton; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brian G. Hutton
Also Starring in Kelly's Heroes
· 6 moreKelly's Heroes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kelly's Heroes 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 74% User score
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Kelly's Heroes Plot Summary
What happens in Kelly's Heroes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the storm clouds of September loom ominously over Nancy, France, units from the 35th Infantry Division draw nearer to their objective. In the midst of chaos, a mechanized reconnaissance platoon, charged with holding their ground against an impending counterattack, faces overwhelming odds and finds themselves hindered by friendly fire from their own mortar barrage. During this turmoil, Private Kelly—once a distinguished lieutenant and now scorned for his involvement in a failed infantry assault—seizes a chance for redemption. He captures Colonel Dankhopf, a high-ranking officer of Wehrmacht Intelligence, and through a clever interrogation, uncovers a treasure trove of 14,000 gold bars valued at a staggering $280 million in today’s terms, concealed within a bank vault located deep behind enemy lines in Clermont.
Full summary
The whole story of Kelly's Heroes, scene by scene
Kelly's Heroes Box Office
Kelly's Heroes grossed $5.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.2M
- US & Canada
- $5.2M
Kelly's Heroes Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip Oddball's Sherman Tanks Show Up
- Clip Ambushing the Germans
- Clip Minefield Gunfight
- Featurette Don Rickles at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to Clint Eastwood
How Well Do You Know Kelly's Heroes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of 'Kelly's Heroes'?
Cars in Kelly's Heroes
16 cars on screen, including the 1944 Fisher M4 A3 E4 Sherman and the International Harvester M5 A2 Halftrack.
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1944 Fisher M4 A3 E4 Sherman Main role -
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1944 Uralvagonzavod T-34/85 Important role
Kelly's Heroes Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “The Warriors” and “Kellys Heroes”.
- Also known as
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- The Warriors
- Kellys Heroes
- Kelly hősei
- I guerrieri
- Os Guerreiros Pilantras
- Kellys hjältar
- Złoto dla zuchwałych
- Stosstrupp Gold
- Келијеви хероји
- Goud voor de Dapperen
- 凯利的英雄们
- Kelly's Hereos
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- Los violentos de Kelly
- Kellys helter
- 百战雄狮
- Stoßtrupp Gold
- Heróis Por Conta Própria
- De l'or pour les braves
- Çılgın Savaşcılar
- Kellyho hrdinové
- Kellys helte
- Ήρωες με Βρώμικα Χέρια
- Kellyn sankarit
- נועזים בעורף האויב
- 戦略大作戦
- Героите на Кели
- 战略大作战
- Герои Келли
- 戰略大作戰
- El botín de los valientes
- 켈리의 영웅들
- قهرمانان کلی
- Els herois de Kelly
- Zlato za odvažne
- Герої Келлі
- เดนทมิฬนิรนาม
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Kelly's Heroes FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kelly's Heroes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kelly's Heroes?
Kelly's Heroes runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Kelly's Heroes released?
Kelly's Heroes was released on June 23, 1970.
Who directed Kelly's Heroes?
Kelly's Heroes was directed by Brian G. Hutton.
More films by Brian G. Hutton Who is in the cast of Kelly's Heroes?
Kelly's Heroes stars Clint Eastwood, Donald Sutherland and Telly Savalas, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Kelly's Heroes?
In the US, Kelly's Heroes is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Kelly's Heroes make at the box office?
Kelly's Heroes grossed $5.2 million worldwide.
How is Kelly's Heroes rated?
Kelly's Heroes has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Kelly's Heroes have a post-credit scene?
No. Kelly's Heroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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