One Foot in Hell
“The story of the day hell came to town wearing a badge!”
Synopsis
Mitch Barrett becomes embittered because his wife is allowed to die when he can't pay for the medicine she needs. The remorseful townspeople hire Mitch to be a deputy sheriff, thereby enabling him to plot an elaborate bank robbery with the help of an artist, a pickpocket, a gunslinger and a bar-girl.
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ONE FOOT IN HELL (1960) Theatrical Trailer - Alan Ladd, Don Murray, Dan O'Herlihy
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-08
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Alan Ladd
Mitch Barrett
Don Murray
Dan Keats
Dan O'Herlihy
Sir Harry Ivers
Dolores Michaels
Julie Reynolds
Barry Coe
Stu Christian
Larry Gates
Doc Seltzer
Karl Swenson
Sheriff Ole Olson
John Alexander
Sam Giller - Storekeeper
Rachel Stephens
Ellie Barrett
Stanley Adams
Pete (uncredited)
Robert Adler
Sim (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Barfly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James B. Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Spelling
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- One Foot in Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James B. Clark
Aaron Spelling, Sydney Boehm
Dominic Frontiere
Sydney Boehm
Department Leadership Roster
James B. Clark
Director
Sydney Boehm
Producer
Aaron Spelling
Screenplay
Sydney Boehm
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Foot in Hell
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What is One Foot in Hell about?
Mitch Barrett becomes embittered because his wife is allowed to die when he can't pay for the medicine she needs. The remorseful townspeople hire Mitch to be a deputy sheriff, thereby enabling him to plot an elaborate bank robbery with the help of an artist, a pickpocket, a gunslinger and a bar-girl.
Who directed One Foot in Hell?
One Foot in Hell was directed by James B. Clark.
Who stars in One Foot in Hell?
The principal cast of One Foot in Hell includes Alan Ladd, Don Murray, Dan O'Herlihy, Dolores Michaels, Barry Coe.
When was One Foot in Hell released and how long is it?
One Foot in Hell was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for One Foot in Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Foot in Hell was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Foot in Hell?
One Foot in Hell holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).