Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
Kelly’s Heroes (1970) is a comedy war film directed by Brian G. Hutton, starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, and Donald Sutherland. The film is known for its unique blend of humor and adventure set against the backdrop of World War II.
The story follows a group of American soldiers during World War II who discover that a bank in a French village is holding a significant amount of gold. Led by the cunning and charismatic Sergeant Kelly (Clint Eastwood), the soldiers hatch a plan to steal the gold while on a mission to find and destroy a German enemy.
Kelly recruits a motley crew, including the tough-as-nails Corporal Oddball (Donald Sutherland), who commands a group of tank operators, and the skeptical but loyal Private Big Joe (Telly Savalas). As they navigate the challenges of war and the absurdities of military bureaucracy, the film combines action, humor, and themes of camaraderie.