When Hell Broke Loose is a 1958 World War II war film directed by Kenneth G. Crane and starring Charles Bronson.^[1] It was co-written by Ib Melchior.

This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2024)

Quick Facts When Hell Broke Loose, Directed by ...

When Hell Broke Loose
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kenneth G. Crane
Written by	Oscar Brodney Sol Dolgin Ib Melchior
Produced by	Oscar Brodney
Starring	Charles Bronson Robert Easton Richard Jaeckel
Music by	Albert Glasser
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	November 1, 1958 (1958-11-01)
Running time	78 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Close

Steve Boland (Charles Bronson) is a cynical minor criminal drafted into the US Army during World War II. He has an unspectacular military career with his criminal past getting him into trouble but he comes into his own when his criminal expertise gives him unparalleled opportunities during the American occupation of Germany.

When Werwolf German infiltrators, saboteurs and assassins dressed in American uniform parachute behind the American lines, Boland's superiors neither believe nor trust him. Boland becomes a proficient one man army. He realises that everything happens for a reason.