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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.66:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Filmed in Surrey, England, Hell in Korea was shipped out to more conservative movie houses as A Hill in Korea. The title essentially tells all in this no-nonsense account of a group of UN soldiers during the Korean "police action" of the early 1950s. This "skeleton" patrol maintains its tenuous hold over a strategic hill, while determining the best method of sneaking into a communist-held village. While Korean veterans tended to dismiss the film as Hollywood-style hokum, Hell in Korea has stood the test of time far better than many other more elaborate "realistic" wartime dramas. The film, based on a novel by Max Catto, served as the movie debut of Michael Caine, who does not receive screen credit in the original prints--an oversight rectified in TV prints issued after Caine's rise to stardom. In his second film, Robert Shaw is securely ensconced in a good supporting role. ...A Hill in Korea ( Hell in Korea )
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Pristine copy of this 1950's film based on a true story.
Nice wide screen copy, almost full frame at 1.66.1. Fine performances through out with a cast of then & future English film & theater stars.
Also unusual to see a film based on the Korean war & showing how even at this point in history it was already being regarded as a forgotten war.
Another interesting point is how the film points out the draftees, the National service men & the regular soldiers, all things no longer in existence in this day & age, although I think the sentiments still remain.
Worth a watch any day of the week.
Nice wide screen copy, almost full frame at 1.66.1. Fine performances through out with a cast of then & future English film & theater stars.
Also unusual to see a film based on the Korean war & showing how even at this point in history it was already being regarded as a forgotten war.
Another interesting point is how the film points out the draftees, the National service men & the regular soldiers, all things no longer in existence in this day & age, although I think the sentiments still remain.
Worth a watch any day of the week.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Although not on a par with Pork Chop Hill this is a much underated British film with an excellent cast. It is one of the great crop of outstanding British War films from the 50's. Korea is an almost unknown war to many and although set in the Korean War the film concentrates very much on the interaction between the characters in the cut off British Patrol. It shows the difficulties of leadership in such situations and also the fact that teamwork under stress is vitally important. It also is at pains to point out that most British soldiers who fought in Korea were National Servicemen. Overall an excellent film, highly recommended.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is a typical 1950s British war film. The music sounds very much like "Bridge over the River Kwai" and that's not surprising as its the same Malcom Arnold. His music always seems to have a grand intensity to it. Great movie symphonic scores.
This is a reinforced British Recce Section packed with some future power houses in acting. Robert Shaw, Michael Caine are in the thick of it with Harry Andrews and Stanley Baker. All you need is a Gordon Jackson to add a Scots element to the Squad. Caine was probably the only one who had seen active service with the Royal Fusiliers in Korea. He was hired on as both an extra and a military advisor. His role is even smaller than Shaw's who gets at least to wax lyrical about farming before he gets it chopping up the Chinese with the Bren Gun.
Most Americans assume that the US Marines fought the Korean War. This film should be made available in the US to prove otherwise. While the UK/ Commonwealth involvement was limited to a Division or so they fought some famous actions. The Black Watch fought a celebrated action at the Hook helping out US Marines, and of course the Glorious Glosters made their famous last stand at the Imjin River.
The Squad we have here must be outfitted from later in the war as there are a lot of automatic weapons. At least four Brens chop up the Chinese early on. The crude human wave methods of the Reds are pretty horrifically shown here. Now there may be be some faults over all in this film, and its a bit chatty at times, but over all this is a classic squaddie war film. Many today might be upset by the liberal use of "Chink" and "Gook" references by all the characters but this was made not long after the events depicted and no doubt reflected public sentiments at the time. Still, PC types should be aware. Also, there is a big plug here for the national servicemen who filled out the ranks of the regulars in this conflict. Very interesting film and great for all the future actors in it.
This is a reinforced British Recce Section packed with some future power houses in acting. Robert Shaw, Michael Caine are in the thick of it with Harry Andrews and Stanley Baker. All you need is a Gordon Jackson to add a Scots element to the Squad. Caine was probably the only one who had seen active service with the Royal Fusiliers in Korea. He was hired on as both an extra and a military advisor. His role is even smaller than Shaw's who gets at least to wax lyrical about farming before he gets it chopping up the Chinese with the Bren Gun.
Most Americans assume that the US Marines fought the Korean War. This film should be made available in the US to prove otherwise. While the UK/ Commonwealth involvement was limited to a Division or so they fought some famous actions. The Black Watch fought a celebrated action at the Hook helping out US Marines, and of course the Glorious Glosters made their famous last stand at the Imjin River.
The Squad we have here must be outfitted from later in the war as there are a lot of automatic weapons. At least four Brens chop up the Chinese early on. The crude human wave methods of the Reds are pretty horrifically shown here. Now there may be be some faults over all in this film, and its a bit chatty at times, but over all this is a classic squaddie war film. Many today might be upset by the liberal use of "Chink" and "Gook" references by all the characters but this was made not long after the events depicted and no doubt reflected public sentiments at the time. Still, PC types should be aware. Also, there is a big plug here for the national servicemen who filled out the ranks of the regulars in this conflict. Very interesting film and great for all the future actors in it.
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great film
If you like the typical 50s Britsih war film, you will love this. Lots of action and stiff upper lip. it was actually filmed in Portugal. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. B. Robinson
A Hill in Korea DVD
This film provides a realistic portrayal of a small unit battle in the Korean War. There have been many films portraying US forces in Korea - this film shows that the UK forces... Read more
Published 7 months ago by historian
The Forgotten War and a Cromwell Tank.
A good film, fairly accurate in detail,especially the Chinese infantry assault tactics. The Chinese did have a Cromwell tank, abandoned in "Happy Valley" by the 8th R. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tanky BKVA
a dated view of the korean war
Too much talk from the stereotypical characters overwhelms an otherwise interesting film - but that's how they made films in those days.
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by EmilynneBedd
Korean War Veteran
If only it had been like that. Entertaining but left a lot out.
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by James D. Farmer
Korean curio
'A Hill in Korea' is mainly of interest as the only British film set in the Korean War, and even then it missed the boat by three years, as the war ended in 1953. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by Mulwharchar
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