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Kelly's Heroes (Widescreen) | 
 enlarge | Director: Brian G. Hutton
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'connor, Donald Sutherland
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 2806
Format: Ntsc, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.5
MPN: WARD65156D
ISBN: 0790745836
UPC: 012569515628
EAN: 9780790745831
ASIN: B00004RF9L
Theatrical Release Date: June 23, 1970
Release Date: August 1, 2000
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
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This tongue-in-cheek 1970 variation on The Dirty Dozen looks less fresh than it did in the year of its release, but it still has some enjoyable moments. Clint Eastwood stars along with Donald Sutherland, Harry Dean Stanton, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor, and Gavin MacLeod in the story of American soldiers who try to steal gold behind enemy lines in World War II. Sutherland's hippie G.I. doesn't have the sardonic and timely appeal he did during the Vietnam War, but the film's irreverence and several of the performances are worth a visit. --Tom Keogh
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 Funny but "authentic" August 29, 2004
Robert Badgley (London,Ontario,Canada)
This is one movie that has stuck with me for a number of years and for several reasons.
First is the outstanding cast.Two is the concept.Three is the good script.And four is its' attention to detail in recreating WW2.
First and foremost it is a WW2 movie and is the very foundation upon which it is based and if the production hadn't done such a good job in its' recreation then all the rest would have been for naught.
The casting was quite inspired and each one does an excellent job in making their characters their own,thus giving more credibilty and believability to the movie.
Carrol O'Connor in one of his earlier roles gives a great over the top performance as General Colt.
As with Gavin McLeod who makes "Moriarity" quite the character to behold.
One criticism one may make of the film today is Donald Sutherlands' "Oddball" the tank commander.His portrayal is filled with all the 60s hippie lingo then extant.It was more relevant and understandable for audiences THEN than now but what still makes it able to go over today is that it is,as previously stated,a war movie and when all is said and done he does command a tank and can ably function in combat conditions(albeit not without his "moments"!) and secondly the other characters act in as much disbelief and dismay as the audience at the sight and sound of him.So even though the "edge" may be off it still sells.
Clint Eastwood fresh from his Sergio Leone spahgetti westerns puts in a good turn as Kelly,Telly Savalas is a one hard-ass Sargeant "Big Joe",Don Rickles turns in a credible performance and adds in some "schtick" from his then current comedy routines as "Crapgame" and Telly Savalas' brother George does a short but sweet turn as "Mulligan" in artillery.
The 60s and 70s were especially replete with war themed TV shows(12 O'Clock High,Merrills' Merauders,Combat,etc.) and movies(The Bridge on the River Kwai,Tora,Tora,Tora,A Bridge too Far,etc).
This movie was one of the better ones.Even though it was fully grounded in the war and even showed the bitter "reality" that was that conflict it is remembered by many for its comedic side.
It deftly hit the mark on BOTH counts.
A highly recommended movie.
 that's his other dog imitation! August 9, 2004
Deborah MacGillivray (US & UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
What an early Eastwood gem! Eastwood as Rowdy Yates rode off into sunset of Spaghetti Westerns in the 60's, but came back to start is long career in Hollywood movies with several quirky, oddball movies Two Mules for Sister Sara and Kelly's Heroes. This is a totally funny movie, with strong acting from an all star cast. HOWEVER - I really wish since we have DVD and can add so much, that they would put out the FULL LENGTH version of this movie. I have seen the longer version and it's so good. So many of the funny stuff was whacked out for length! WHY they did not do the longer version is beyond me!The heroes are not Kelly's, they actually belong to Big Joe (Telly Savalas) - well actually to Maitland, their absentee Capt. - and they are not heroes. You quickly learn from Oddball (Donald Sutherland in his pre-Hawkeye rebel role), that a hero is nothing but a sandwich to most of these guys. Maitland is the general's nephew who is more interested in looting the countryside, so he leaves the weary misfits under Big Joe's capable care. Only, Kelly (Eastwood) discovered there is a bank behind enemy lines with millions of dollars in gold bars. Kelly quickly decides a bank job that isn't a bank job is much better than just getting shot by Germans. Along for the ride is Sutherland's tank team - with Gavin Macleod as his second in command. Some of Sutherland's and Macleod's "making with them negative waves" banter is just so perfect! Then there is Cowboy (Jeff Morrsi and Willard (Harry Dean Statton, who actually gets to sing!) "Damn right!", Gene Collins' Pvt. Babra "Stop calling me Barbara!" and Don Rickles as Crapgame. Toss in scenes that are witty, a parody of Eastwood Spaghetti showdown, this is just brilliantly directed, paced, acted and written from beginning to end. Don't miss Sutherland and his dog imitations, the exploding shells of paint or Crapgame's encounter with the outhouse!
Great entertainment,, with WWII backgound June 2, 2004
Joseph H Pierre (Salem, OR USA)
Studio: Warner Studios
Video Release Date: November 6, 2001
Cast: Clint Eastwood ... Pvt. Kelly
Telly Savalas ... Master Sgt. Big Joe
Don Rickles ... Staff Sgt. Crapgame
Carroll O'Connor ... Major General Colt
Donald Sutherland ... Sgt. Oddball, Tank Commander
Gavin MacLeod ... Moriarty, Tank crewman
Hal Buckley ... Captain Maitland
Stuart Margolin ... Pvt. Little Joe
Jeff Morris ... Pvt. Cowboy
Richard Davalos ... Pvt. Gutowski
Perry Lopez ... Pvt. Petuko
Tom Troupe ... Cpl. Job
Harry Dean Stanton ... Pvt. Willard
Dick Balduzzi ... Pvt. Fisher
Gene Collins ... Pvt. Babra
Len Lesser ... Platoon Sgt. Bellamy 42nd Engineers
David Hurst ... Colonel Dumpkoppf
Fred Pearlman ... Pvt. Mitchell
Michael Clark ... Pvt. Grace
George Fargo ... Pvt. Penn
Dee Pollock ... Pvt. Jonesey
George Savalas ... 1st Sgt. Mulligan, Artillery Unit
John G. Heller ... German Lieutenant
Shepherd Sanders ... Turk, Tank crewman
Karl-Otto Alberty ... German Tank Commander
Ross Elliott ... Major Booker, Gen. Colt's Staff Communications Officer
Phil Adams ... Pvt. Whiskey
Hugo De Vernier ... French mayor
Frank J. Garlotta ... Tanker
Harry Goines ... Supply sergeant
David Gross ... German Captain
Sandy Kevin ... Mo
James McHale ... Guest
Robert MacNamara ... Major Roach, Gen. Colt's Staff
Reed Morgan ... U.S. lieutenant
Tom Signorelli ... Sgt. Bonsor, Gen. Colt's Staff
Donald Waugh ... Roamer, Gen. Colt's Staff Vincent Maracecchi ... Old man in town
Tony Wheeler ... Cpl., General Colt's Driver This film is rich with humor, as well as suspense. Kelly (Eastwood) learns about a bank full of gold bars, in Germany behind enemy lines. He gets together a mixed bag of what can only be called losers and misfits, appropriates a tank, and heads for the gold. The ensuing struggle to get rich provides the motivation which keeps the motley band together. Donald Sutherland ("oddball"), the hippy tanker, is the source of much humor, as well as Don Rickles ("Crapgame"), and (believe it or not) Carroll O.Connor as the general. This is a funny movie, with more than a little action. Nothing offensive. Joseph (Joe) Pierre
author of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenance
and other books
Off-beat WW2 classic with all-star cast! April 28, 2004
Dave (Tennessee United States)
This is definitely one of the funniest war movies of all time! Donald Sutherland, who plays a hippie(!) tank commander, seems out of place in a WW2 setting. However, he had me laughing the whole way through! I can't imagine what this film would be like without his hysterical performance. One of my favorite scenes is when Sutherland's three Sherman tanks attack a Nazi railroad station while playing Hank Williams' music on a loud speaker! I realize that this "WW2 movie" has a definite 70's feel to it (especially with one of the hit songs of the decade, Burning Bridges), & some don't like this movie for that reason. I can't help but have fun everytime I see this! The tanks, even the German ones, look much more authentic than those in Patton or The Battle of the Bulge. This is a real treat for WW2 tank buffs like me who appreciate authenticity. I know the plot is hokey, but who cares? If you want to see a war movie that isn't depressing (like most) or boring then this is for you!
Action packed and funny April 12, 2004
Simon Ellis
Another "tough-guy" film that is sure to entertain you over and over again. Starring Clint Eastwood as the demoted Sgt. Kelly, Telly Savalas as "Big Joe", also starring Don Rickles, Donald Sutherland, Carol O'Connor and Dean Stanton. Truely great action packed film with lots of dry humour. Donald Sutherland looks like he's spent the last 5 years in San Fransisco than an actual Tank commander. I recommend this film.
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