The Hill (1965): Cast & Ratings
The Hill is a 1965 war drama directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Sean Connery, Harry Andrews and Ossie Davis. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Cinematography, Black and White at the BAFTA 1966. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hill About?
The premise of The Hill without spoilers.
During World War II, five British soldiers find themselves trapped in a harsh Libyan detention camp. Sergeant Major Roberts' conviction casts a shadow over their situation, and as punishment, they are forced to repeatedly climb a steep, man-made hill under the scorching desert sun. Staff Sergeant Williams, a merciless and cruel leader, dictates their grueling ordeal, testing their physical and mental endurance. The soldiers must confront not only the punishing conditions but also the question of whether compassion or despair will ultimately define their survival.
The Hill Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sadism
- brutality
- world war two in africa
- sadistic warden
- shorts
- sweat stain
- harrassment
- prison drama
- military discipline
- briton in africa
- psycho terror
- army uniform
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- british culture
- dusty
- chicanery
- sweat covered
- all male cast
- prison bully
- heat exhaustion
- sadistic bullying
- inhumane treatment
- sweaty cloth
- tense
- hill
- punishment
- british military
- military prison
- british soldier
- sweating
- nco
- hot weather
- penal unit
- protest
- racism
- racist comment
- military uniform
- thirst
- coercion
- british army
- sunstroke
- sand
- homophobia
- no music
- world war two
- title spoken by character
- sergeant major
- revenge
- screenplay adapted by author
- order
- man in uniform
The Hill Cast
Sean Connery leads the cast, with Harry Andrews and Ossie Davis. Directed by Sidney Lumet; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sidney Lumet
Also Starring in The Hill
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The Hill Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hill 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Hill Awards & Nominations
The Hill won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Cinematography, Black and White at the BAFTA 1966.
1 win6 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1966 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Cinematography, Black and White
- Nominated Best British Actor – Harry Andrews
- Nominated Best British Film – Sidney Lumet
- Nominated Best British Screenplay
- Nominated Best Film – Sidney Lumet
The Hill Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip Roberts is Beaten by Sergeant WIlliams
- Featurette Michael Peyser on THE HILL
How Well Do You Know The Hill?
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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Cars in The Hill
3 cars on screen, including the 1942 Chevrolet G-7107 and the Willys MB 'Jeep'.
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1942 Chevrolet G-7107 Minor role -
Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role -
1942 Dodge WC 51 Background role
The Hill Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “La Colline des hommes perdus” and “La colina de los hombres perdidos”.
- Also known as
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- La Colline des hommes perdus
- La colina de los hombres perdidos
- La collina del disonore
- Ein Haufen toller Hunde
- Pahorek
- A Colina dos Homens Perdidos
- Ο Λόφος
- A domb
- גבעת הגברים
- Холм
- Wzgórze
- Tepe
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- Могилата
- Højen
- La colina de la deshonra
- 山丘战魂
- 더 힐
- Kukkula
- Kullen
- Пагорб
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Hill in Korea, Hamburger Hill and Hell Is for Heroes.
The Hill FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Hill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hill?
The Hill runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Hill released?
The Hill was released on October 3, 1965.
Who directed The Hill?
The Hill was directed by Sidney Lumet.
More films by Sidney Lumet Who is in the cast of The Hill?
The Hill stars Sean Connery, Harry Andrews and Ossie Davis, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Hill rated?
The Hill has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did The Hill win?
The Hill won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Cinematography, Black and White at the BAFTA 1966.
Does The Hill have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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