The Heroes Are Tired is a 1955 French-West German adventure drama film directed by Yves Ciampi and starring Yves Montand, María Félix and Curt Jürgens. It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris and on location in Anduze, Génicourt and at the Pontoise – Cormeilles Aerodrome. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. For his performance Jürgens was awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 16th Venice International Film Festival. It is also known by the alternative title Heroes and Sinners.