The Hill (1965)

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Written by Ray Rigby, R.S. Allen

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1965

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Black and White

In a British disciplinary camp located in the Libyan desert during WWII prisoners are persecuted by Staff Sergeant Williams (Ian Hendry), who made them runup and down a sandy hill under the hot sun with full equipment again and again. This hill was artificially built and located in the middle of the camp for all to see.

Sergeant Charlie Harris (Ian Bannen) is a more human and comprehensive guard, but the chief, S.M. Wilson (Harry Andrews), refuses to disown his subordinate Williams.

One day, five new prisoners arrive. Each of them will deal in a different way with the authority and Williams' ferocity and when one of the prisoners drops dead of exhaustion, the other men mutiny.

Cast

Image for Sean ConnerySean ConneryTrooper Joe Roberts
Harry AndrewsRegimental Sgt. Maj. Bert Wilson
Ian BannenSSgt. Charlie Harris
Alfred LynchGeorge Stevens
Ossie DavisJacko King
Roy KinnearMonty Bartlett
Jack WatsonJock McGrath
Ian HendrySSgt. Williams
Michael RedgraveMedical officer
Norman BirdCommandant
Neil McCarthySSgt. Burton
Howard GoorneyWalters
Tony CaunterMartin

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