When Hell Broke Loose
"THE MOST FANTASTIC PLOT OF WORLD WAR TWO! Women were their pawns...fanatics in GI uniforms their weapons---"
Originally released in 1958. When Hell Broke Loose is a war/drama film. directed by Kenneth G. Crane. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Bronson, Richard Jaeckel, and Robert Easton
Synopsis
Near the end of the war in Germany, GI Steve Boland, a self-described "sharp-operator", meets a German girl, Ilsa, and they fall in love. Ilsa's brother Karl, whom she has not seen in three years, and his fellow Nazi Ludwig visit Ilsa. Karl proudly informs her that he and Ludwig are "Werewolves", a group of Nazi assassins parachuted behind Allied lines for the purpose of killing Allied High Command officers. She and Steve go to Army Intelligence with their information, where Steve is immediately arrested for being A.W.O.L. Captain Melton of Army G-2 intervenes on Steve's behalf, as G-2 has had a suspicion about the existence of the "Werewolves" but no concrete info before now.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dolworth Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Hell Broke Loose about?
Near the end of the war in Germany, GI Steve Boland, a self-described "sharp-operator", meets a German girl, Ilsa, and they fall in love. Ilsa's brother Karl, whom she has not seen in three years, ...
Who directed When Hell Broke Loose?
When Hell Broke Loose was directed by Kenneth G. Crane.
How long is When Hell Broke Loose?
When Hell Broke Loose has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was When Hell Broke Loose released?
When Hell Broke Loose was released on November 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Hell Broke Loose?
The main cast of When Hell Broke Loose includes Charles Bronson, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Easton, Eddie Foy III, Violet Rensing.