When Hell Broke Loose (1958): Cast
When Hell Broke Loose is a 1958 war drama directed by Kenneth G. Crane, starring Charles Bronson as Steve Boland, Violet Rensing and Richard Jaeckel. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Kenneth G. Crane
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dolworth Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When Hell Broke Loose About?
The premise of When Hell Broke Loose without spoilers.
Near the war’s end in Germany, GI Steve Boland, a ‘sharp‑operator’, falls for Ilsa. Her brother Karl and comrade Ludwig reveal they serve in the “Werewolves,” assassins dropped behind Allied lines to kill high‑command officers. They alert Army intelligence; Steve is detained for AWOL before Melton of G‑2 confirms the unit’s existence.
When Hell Broke Loose Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- harmonica
- brig
- london england
- black market
- dancing
- firearm
- american abroad
- american
- woman
- love
- nazi
- arrest
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- military uniform
- behind enemy lines
- d day
- self sacrifice
- assassination plot
- assassination attempt
- absent without leave
- end credits roll call
- scene after end credits
- german woman
- ambush
- machine gun
- submachine gun
- pistol
- held at gunpoint
- reference to dwight d. eisenhower
- shootout
- shot in the back
- woman shot
- german soldier
- forest
- barbed wire
- stabbed in the back
- jeep
- secret mission
- slapped in the face
- german spy
- disguise
- soldier disguised as enemy
- brother sister relationship
- stockade
- parachute
- ruins
- city in ruins
- u.s. soldier
- u.s. army
- soldier
- military police
When Hell Broke Loose Cast & Characters
Charles Bronson leads the cast as Steve Boland, with Violet Rensing as Ilsa and Richard Jaeckel as Karl. Directed by Kenneth G. Crane; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kenneth G. Crane
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Charles Bronson as Steve Boland - Violet Rensing as Ilsa
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Richard Jaeckel as Karl - Arvid Nelson as Ludwig
Also Starring in When Hell Broke Loose
· 10 more- Robert Stevenson Captain Grayson
- Robert Easton Jonesie
- Eddie Foy III Brooklyn
- Kurt Katch German 'Werewolf'
- Russell Thorson Col. Crandall
- Joe Conley Rookie
- Dennis McCarthy Captain Melton
- Anne Wakefield Myra
- Kathy Carlyle Ruby
- Joley Marino Tommy
When Hell Broke Loose Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Wenn die Hölle losbricht” and “L'enfer des humains”.
- Also known as
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- Wenn die Hölle losbricht
- L'enfer des humains
- Inimigos da Humanidade
- Cehennem Fedaileri
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When Hell Broke Loose FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When Hell Broke Loose, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When Hell Broke Loose?
When Hell Broke Loose runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was When Hell Broke Loose released?
When Hell Broke Loose was released on November 1, 1958.
Who directed When Hell Broke Loose?
When Hell Broke Loose was directed by Kenneth G. Crane.
More films by Kenneth G. Crane Who is in the cast of When Hell Broke Loose?
When Hell Broke Loose stars Charles Bronson as Steve Boland, Violet Rensing as Ilsa and Richard Jaeckel as Karl, among 14 credited actors.
Does When Hell Broke Loose have a post-credit scene?
No. When Hell Broke Loose has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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