Heroes Die Young
Originally released in 1960. Heroes Die Young is a war/action film. directed by Gerald Shepard. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Erika Peters, Scott Borland, and Robert Getz
Synopsis
Eight American soldiers, commanded by Lt. Eason, are chosen to infiltrate the Ploesti oil field in order to set signal fires to guide Allied bombers to Germany's most closely guarded target of the war. When landing in Roumania, they are supposed to be met by a partisan as their guide, but he has been killed by an Allied air-raid, and they are met instead by his daughter Nitza, who is very hostile to the Americans as she blames them for the death of her father. As they make their way to the oil field, Nitza and Manjack fall in love. He is killed in a skirmish with German troops and, as a dying wish, asks Nitza to continue with the group and help them with their mission. She does, the signal fires are set and Ploesti is destroyed.
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heroes Die Young about?
Eight American soldiers, commanded by Lt. Eason, are chosen to infiltrate the Ploesti oil field in order to set signal fires to guide Allied bombers to Germany's most closely guarded target of the ...
Who directed Heroes Die Young?
Heroes Die Young was directed by Gerald Shepard.
How long is Heroes Die Young?
Heroes Die Young has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Heroes Die Young released?
Heroes Die Young was released on May 22, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heroes Die Young?
The main cast of Heroes Die Young includes Erika Peters, Scott Borland, Robert Getz, Roger Browne, Malcolm Smith.