Jump Into Hell (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, Jump Into Hell is a drama and war film directed by David Butler, running about 93 minutes. “The 'sealed-orders' guys who ripped out of the skies to tear their way into history !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Arriving in IndoChina by parachute, Captain Guy Bertrand and his comrades make a courageous stand against the Communist forces. Jump into Hell is one of the first films to deal with the ongoing conflict in Vietnam or, as it was still known in 1955, French IndoChina.
Who’s in it. Jump Into Hell stars Jacques Sernas as Captain Guy Bertrand, Kurt Kasznar as Captain Jean Callaux, Arnold Moss as General Christian De Castries and Peter van Eyck as Lt. Heinrich Heldman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jump Into Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jump Into Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jump Into Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jump Into Hell (1955)?
- In US, Jump Into Hell is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jump Into Hell worth watching?
- Jump Into Hell holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jump Into Hell?
- Jump Into Hell stars Jacques Sernas, Kurt Kasznar, Arnold Moss, Peter van Eyck and Marcel Dalio.
- When was Jump Into Hell released?
- Jump Into Hell was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.