When Hell Broke Loose is a 1958 World War II war film directed by Kenneth G. Crane and starring Charles Bronson.[1] It was co-written by Ib Melchior.

When Hell Broke Loose
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKenneth G. Crane
Written byOscar Brodney
Sol Dolgin
Ib Melchior
Produced byOscar Brodney
StarringCharles Bronson
Robert Easton
Richard Jaeckel
Music byAlbert Glasser
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • November 1, 1958 (1958-11-01)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot edit

Steve Boland (Charles Bronson) is a cynical minor criminal drafted into the US Army during World War II. He has an unspectacular military career with his criminal past getting him into trouble but he comes into his own when his criminal expertise gives him unparalleled opportunities during the American occupation of Germany.

When Werwolf German infiltrators, saboteurs and assassins dressed in American uniform parachute behind the American lines, Boland's superiors neither believe nor trust him. Boland becomes a proficient one man army. He realises that everything happens for a reason.

Cast edit

Actor Roles
Charles Bronson Steve Boland
Richard Jaeckel Karl
Violet Rensing Ilsa
Arvid Nelson Ludwig
Robert Easton Jonesie
Eddie Foy III Brooklyn
Robert Stevenson Capt. Grayson
Dennis McCarthy Capt. Melton
Russell Thorson Colonel Crandall (uncredited)

References edit

  1. ^ "When Hell Broke Loose". afi.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

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