Hellfire
“Some men live by making rules ... some women live by breaking 'em !”
Synopsis
Zeb Smith is a gambler with a larcenous streak, but when an itinerant preacher takes a bullet meant for him, Zeb vows to fulfill the preacher's mission of building a church. Frustrated in his attempts to get donations, Zeb attempts to capture fugitive Doll Brown in order to obtain the reward. But he finds that there's more to Doll than meets the eye. When his old friend Bucky McLean shows up gunning for Doll, Zeb sees a chance to redeem them all... one way or another.
Top Cast
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Bill Elliott
Zeb Smith
Marie Windsor
Mary Carson / Doll Brown
Forrest Tucker
Marshall Bucky McLean
Jim Davis
Gyp Stoner
H.B. Warner
Brother Joseph
Paul Fix
Dusty Stoner
Grant Withers
Sheriff Martin
Emory Parnell
Sheriff Duffy
Esther Howard
Birdie
Jody Gilbert
Full Moon
Louis Faust
Red Stoner
Harry Woods
Lew Stoner
Denver Pyle
Rex
Trevor Bardette
Wilson
Dewey Robinson
Cheyenne Bartender
Harry Tyler
Bartender
Richard Alexander
Blacksmith (uncredited)
Fred Carson
Cantina Barfly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- Hellfire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Stuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan
R. Dale Butts
Jack A. Marta
Tony Martinelli
Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart E. McGowan
Screenplay
Dorrell McGowan
Screenplay
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
R.G. Springsteen
Director
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hellfire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hellfire about?
Zeb Smith is a gambler with a larcenous streak, but when an itinerant preacher takes a bullet meant for him, Zeb vows to fulfill the preacher's mission of building a church. Frustrated in his attempts to get donations, Zeb attempts to capture fugitive Doll Brown in order to obtain the reward. But he finds that there's more to Doll than meets the eye. When his old friend Bucky McLean shows up gunning for Doll, Zeb sees a chance to redeem them all... one way or another.
Who directed Hellfire?
Hellfire was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Hellfire?
The principal cast of Hellfire includes Bill Elliott, Marie Windsor, Forrest Tucker, Jim Davis, H.B. Warner.
When was Hellfire released and how long is it?
Hellfire was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hellfire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hellfire was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hellfire?
Hellfire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).