Hornet's Nest (1970)
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Captain Turner (Rock Hudson) is the American paratrooper who employs Italian children to blow up a strategic dam controlled by the Nazis. He is the only survivor of his unit gunned down during the jump. Rescued by the moppets, he slaps and rapes German medico Bianca (Sylva Koscina), which implausibly leads her to trust Turner and help in the clandestine mission. Aldo (Mark Colleano) is the youthful leader who helps Turner carry out the bombing in exchange for an attack on his village. When the Nazis control the small town, their allegiance quickly changes as they fight the Germans they once considered allies. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rock Hudson, Sylva Koscina, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Hornet's Nest
Captain Turner (Rock Hudson) is the American paratrooper who employs Italian children to blow up a strategic dam controlled by the Nazis. He is the only survivor of his unit gunned down during the jump. Rescued by the moppets, he slaps and rapes German medico Bianca (Sylva Koscina), which implausibly leads her to trust Turner and help in the clandestine mission. Aldo (Mark Colleano) is the youthful leader who helps Turner carry out the bombing in exchange for an attack on his village. When the Nazis control the small town, their allegiance quickly changes as they fight the Germans they once considered allies. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
Complete Cast of Hornet's Nest
- Rock Hudson - Capt. Turner
- Sergio Fantoni - Von Hecht
- Mark Colleano - Aldo
- Tom Felleghy - Col. Jannings
- Bondi Esterhazy - Gen. Dohrmann
- Lou Criscuolo
- Gian Carlo Prete - Giulio
- Jean Valmont - Scarpi
- Rod Dana - US Colonel
- Amos Davoli - 2nd Sentry
- Sylva Koscina - Bianca
- Jacques Sernas - Maj. Taussig
- John Fordyce - Dino
- Andrea Bosic - Gen. Von Kleger
- Gerard Herter - Capt. Kruger
- Mino Doro - Italian Doctor
- Giacomo Rossi-Stuart - Schwalberg
- Jacques Stany - Ehrlich
- Max Turilli - Col. Weede
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Writer(s):
- S.S.(Paddy) Schweitzer
- Producer(s):
- Stanley S. Canter
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children, Rape & Sexual Abuse)
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