The Wicked Go to Hell
Les salauds vont en enfer
“The body of Venus... the smile of a temptress... and a heart dripping with fury and revenge!”
Synopsis
Two convicts attempt to escape from prison in a violent tale of deception, survival, and moral ambiguity.
Top Cast
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Marina Vlady
Eva
Henri Vidal
Pierre Macquart
Serge Reggiani
Rudel
Jacques Duby
Georges Bagot
Robert Dalban
Clément
Robert Hossein
Fred
Lucien Raimbourg
Le gardien chef
Charles Blavette
Le pompiste
Bachir Touré
Le noir
Jean Clarieux
Un gardien
Guy Kerner
L'artiste peintre, amant d'Éva
Marthe Mercadier
Germaine
Roger Hanin
Un mauvais garçon (uncredited)
Jacques Bézard
(uncredited)
Claude Péran
(uncredited)
Serge Sauvion
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hossein
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hossein, René Wheeler
- Original Score
- André Hossein
- Original Title
- Les salauds vont en enfer
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Champs-Élysées Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hossein
Robert Hossein, René Wheeler, Frédéric Dard
André Hossein
Michel Kelber
Charles Bretoneiche
Jules Borkon
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Borkon
Producer
André Hossein
Original Music Composer
Robert Hossein
Director
Robert Hossein
Screenplay
Charles Bretoneiche
Editor
René Wheeler
Screenplay
Serge Piménoff
Production Design
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wicked Go to Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wicked Go to Hell about?
Two convicts attempt to escape from prison in a violent tale of deception, survival, and moral ambiguity.
Who directed The Wicked Go to Hell?
The Wicked Go to Hell was directed by Robert Hossein.
Who stars in The Wicked Go to Hell?
The principal cast of The Wicked Go to Hell includes Marina Vlady, Henri Vidal, Serge Reggiani, Jacques Duby, Robert Dalban.
When was The Wicked Go to Hell released and how long is it?
The Wicked Go to Hell was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wicked Go to Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wicked Go to Hell was composed by André Hossein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wicked Go to Hell?
The Wicked Go to Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).