The Hill
North Africa, World War II. British soldiers on the brink of collapse push beyond endurance to struggle up a brutal incline. It's not a military objective. It's The Hill, a manmade instrument of torture, a tower of sand seared by a white-hot sun. And the troops' tormentors are not the enemy, but their own comrades-at-arms.
From the archive
The Hill is a 1965 film directed by Sidney Lumet, based on a play by James D. Kennaway. It stars Sean Connery, Ossie Davis, Ian Bannen, Jack Watling, and George K. Wilson. The story takes place in a North African British Army prison during World War II, focusing on a group of soldiers who are subjected to grueling and harsh treatment. The film explores themes of authority, dignity, and the struggle for survival under oppressive conditions.
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- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Starring
- Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Alfred Lynch, Ossie Davis, Roy Kinnear, Jack Watson, Ian Hendry
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