Trivia / The Hill

• Playing Against Type: Sean Connery took the role of Joe Roberts specifically because it allowed him to go against his image of James Bond.
• Production Posse: This was the first of five movies Sidney Lumet directed Sean Connery in.
• What Could Have Been: Michael Caine turned down the role of Williams to play the title role in Alfie.
  • Alexander Mackendrick was originally slated to direct.
• Write What You Know: Ray Rigby, who wrote the screenplay, had spent time in a military prison.