In 1946, after fighting in World War II, two former United States Army Air Forces pilots in North Africa, Brynie MacKay (Rod Taylor) and Mike Brewer (Pete Duel) are forced to work for Lee Harris (Harry Guardino), an international smuggler to get money needed for their return to civilian life.

Fearing Harris's gang is waiting for him at the prearranged destination, Byrnie lands his aircraft at an abandoned military air strip and informs Wilson where the contraband can be found.

In his review for The Hollywood Reporter, John Mahoney wrote that the film "... is a trite and unpleasant tale ... you are aware that the director is trying to punch up deficient material.

"[4] KINO-LORBER released "The Hell With Heroes" on Blu-ray in January 2024 via Kino's deal with Universal; the first time the film had been issued on any homevideo medium.

Not to be confused with the earlier Don Siegel-directed film set during WW2 starring Steve McQueen titled HELL IS FOR HEROES (1962-B&W).