Hell Below Zero
“Alan Ladd in a whale of an adventure”
Synopsis
Duncan Craig signs on a whaling ship, partly because his own business deal has fallen through, partly to help Judie Nordhall find her father. Rumor has it that her father may have been murdered by Erik Bland, son of her father's partner and her one-time lover. Duncan and Erik find themselves on rival whaleboats and, ultimately, on an ice floe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Trell, Alec Coppel
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Hell Below Zero
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Max Trell, Alec Coppel
Clifton Parker
John Wilcox
John D. Guthridge
Albert R. Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
Max Trell
Screenplay
Mark Robson
Director
Alec Coppel
Screenplay
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Albert R. Broccoli
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Below Zero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hell Below Zero about?
Duncan Craig signs on a whaling ship, partly because his own business deal has fallen through, partly to help Judie Nordhall find her father. Rumor has it that her father may have been murdered by Erik Bland, son of her father's partner and her one-time lover. Duncan and Erik find themselves on rival whaleboats and, ultimately, on an ice floe.
Who directed Hell Below Zero?
Hell Below Zero was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Hell Below Zero?
The principal cast of Hell Below Zero includes Alan Ladd, Joan Tetzel, Basil Sydney, Stanley Baker, Joseph Tomelty.
When was Hell Below Zero released and how long is it?
Hell Below Zero was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell Below Zero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell Below Zero was composed by Clifton Parker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell Below Zero?
Hell Below Zero holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).