---
title: "The Walls of Hell"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-walls-of-hell-1964"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 292084
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Walls of Hell (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-walls-of-hell-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Walls of Hell is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Filigrana Films, Hemisphere Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "American and Filipino fighters unite during the final days of the battle of Manila."

### Why Watch
- Features a dramatic World War II setting
- Depicts an alliance between American and Filipino fighters

### Caveats & Content Note
- The synopsis cuts off mid-sentence
- Involves intense wartime bombardment and captivity
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of intense wartime combat, bombardment, and captivity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, historical, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gerardo de Leon, Eddie Romero
- **Networks / Studios**: Filigrana Films, Hemisphere Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jock Mahoney** as *Lt. Jim Sorenson*
- **Fernando Poe Jr.** as *Sgt. Nardo Maglaya*
- **Michael Parsons** as *Papa*
- **Oscar Roncal** as *Joker*
- **Paul Edwards Jr.** as *Murray*
- **Ely Ramos Jr.** as *Jose*
- **Fred Galang** as *Pedring*
- **Vance Skarstedt** as *Major Briggs*
- **Cecilia Lopez** as *Tina*
- **Claude Wilson** as *Major*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Walls of Hell released?
The film was released in 1964, with a US release date listed on September 10, 1964.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under the war and drama genres.

### Q: What historical event is the film based around?
The story is set during the final days of the battle of Manila in World War II.

### Q: Who are some of the characters involved in the plot?
Key characters include an American war correspondent named Murray, American Lieutenant Sorenson, and a young Filipino fighter named Nardo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Walls of Hell — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/292084)

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