When Heroes Die(1970)
Consigna: matar al comandante en jefe
When Heroes Die Synopsis
The story of a group of American commandos assigned to kidnap General Rommel. But the soldiers are caught by the Germans who decide to use their plan against them. Replacing the American soldiers with German soldiers, and with the help of a fake "kidnapped" Rommel, they plan to kill General Eisenhower
When Heroes Die (1970) is a war film directed by José Luis Merino, released on November 13, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Craig Hill, Annabella Incontrera, Manuel Zarzo and María Silva. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- José Luis Merino
- Writers:
- Manuel Sebares, José Luis Merino, María del Carmen Martínez Román
- Cinematographer:
- Emanuele Di Cola
- Composer:
- Nico Fidenco
- Production:
- Inducine, Hispamer Films
- Status:
- Released
When Heroes Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Craig Hill
as Capitán Richard Harvey
Annabella Incontrera
as Madeleine
Manuel Zarzo
as Claude
María Silva
as Nicole
Carlos Quiney
as Steve
Piero Lulli
as Erwin Rommel / Capt. Arnold
Enrique Ávila
as Jeremy
Aldo Sambrell
as James
Vicente Roca
as Heinrich Himmler
Charly Bravo
- Rafael Corés
Rafael Corés
as Admiral Wilhelm Canaris
Ricardo Valle
Key crew
Directed by José Luis Merino, written by Manuel Sebares, José Luis Merino and María del Carmen Martínez Román.
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When Heroes Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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When Heroes Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When Heroes Die online?
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When Heroes Die (1970) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in When Heroes Die?
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The main cast of When Heroes Die (1970) includes Craig Hill, Annabella Incontrera, Manuel Zarzo, María Silva and Carlos Quiney. The film was directed by José Luis Merino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When Heroes Die released?
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When Heroes Die was released on November 13, 1970 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is When Heroes Die worth watching?
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When Heroes Die (1970) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.