Kelly's Heroes -

The straight man and "symbol of peak masculinity," leading the chaos with typical stoicism.

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 Kelly's Heroes

The absolute standout as a "spaced-out" hippie tank commander. Despite being a 20-year anachronism for the era, his "positive waves" energy is the film's comedic soul. The straight man and "symbol of peak masculinity,"

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 Hutton, it trades the typical patriotism of WWII

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