Filmed in Yugoslavia, the production used real WWII-era equipment, including converted T-34 tanks modified to look like rare German Tigers.
The straight man and "symbol of peak masculinity," leading the chaos with typical stoicism. Kelly's Heroes
For a deeper dive into how Kelly's Heroes compares to other iconic war films, check out this podcast discussion: Filmed in Yugoslavia, the production used real WWII-era
Rickles brings his signature abrasive wit as "Crapgame," while Savalas provides the necessary balance as the skeptical Sergeant Big Joe. Technical Highlights The Plot: Gold Over Glory Lalo Schifrin’s jaunty
Kelly's Heroes (1970) Review Kelly's Heroes is a brazenly cynical war heist comedy that feels more like a product of the countercultural late '60s than the 1940s. Directed by Brian G. Hutton, it trades the typical patriotism of WWII films for pure, unadulterated greed. The Plot: Gold Over Glory
Lalo Schifrin’s jaunty score and the anachronistic theme song "Burning Bridges" perfectly capture the film's irreverent, anti-authoritarian spirit. Verdict: A Cult Classic