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When Hell Broke Loose

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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When Hell Broke Loose (1958)
GermanDramaWar

In 1945, a GI falls in love with a German woman while elite German troops in U.S.uniforms carry out sabotage and assassinations behind American lines.In 1945, a GI falls in love with a German woman while elite German troops in U.S.uniforms carry out sabotage and assassinations behind American lines.In 1945, a GI falls in love with a German woman while elite German troops in U.S.uniforms carry out sabotage and assassinations behind American lines.

  • Director
    • Kenneth G. Crane
  • Writers
    • Oscar Brodney
    • Ib Melchior
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Richard Jaeckel
    • Violet Rensing
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    363
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kenneth G. Crane
    • Writers
      • Oscar Brodney
      • Ib Melchior
    • Stars
      • Charles Bronson
      • Richard Jaeckel
      • Violet Rensing
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast20

    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Steve Boland
    Richard Jaeckel
    Richard Jaeckel
    • Karl
    Violet Rensing
    Violet Rensing
    • Ilsa
    Robert Easton
    Robert Easton
    • Jonesie
    Eddie Foy III
    Eddie Foy III
    • Brooklyn
    Arvid Nelson
    • Ludwig
    Anne Wakefield
    • Myra
    • (as Ann Wakefield)
    Joley Marino
    • Tommy
    Dennis McCarthy
    Dennis McCarthy
    • Capt. Melton
    Robert J. Stevenson
    Robert J. Stevenson
    • Capt. Grayson
    Kathy Carlyle
    • Ruby
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    George S. Patton
    George S. Patton
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Joe Conley
    Joe Conley
    • Rookie
    • (uncredited)
    Kurt Katch
    Kurt Katch
    • German 'Werewolf'
    • (uncredited)
    Don Kennedy
    Don Kennedy
    • Military Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    John Morley
    • Chaplain
    • (uncredited)
    Edmund Penney
    • Bertie
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Kenneth G. Crane
    • Writers
      • Oscar Brodney
      • Ib Melchior
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Charles Bronson is given an "Introducing" credit at the beginning of the film, even though this picture was made in 1958 and Bronson had been making films since 1951.
    • Goofs
      The Wehrmacht soldiers of the German Army were shown wearing WWI helmets instead of the proper M1942 steel helmets.
    • Crazy credits
      Closing credits epilogue: A GOOD CAST IS WORTH REMEMBERING

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 1, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuando hierve el infierno
    • Filming locations
      • California Studios - 5530 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(studio: filmed at)
    • Production company
      • Dolworth Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 18m(78 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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