June 26, 1962 - Opening in local theatres today is “Hell Is for Heroes,” a World War II film directed by Don Siegel and starring Steve McQueen (right). It tells the story of a squad of U.S. soldiers from the 95th Infantry Division who, in the fall of 1944, must hold off an entire German company for approximately 48 hours along the Siegfried Line until reinforcements reach them. Also starring Bobby Darin, James Coburn, Bob Newhart, and Nick Adams (left).
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