Hellgate
“NEW MEXICO'S NOTORIOUS UNDERGROUND DESERT PRISON!”
Synopsis
A man is framed and sent to the toughest prison in the territory.
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Hellgate promoOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-03-06
Top Cast
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Sterling Hayden
Lt. Tod Voorhees
Joan Leslie
Ellen Hanley
Ward Bond
Lt. Tod Voorhees
James Arness
George Redfield
Peter Coe
Jumper Hall
John Pickard
Gundy Boyd
Robert J. Wilke
Sgt. Maj. Kearn
Richard Emory
Dan Mott
Dick Paxton
George Nye
William Hamel
Lt. Col. Woods
Marshall Bradford
Dr. Pelham
Sheb Wooley
Neill Price
Rory Mallinson
Banta
Pat Coleman
Hunchy
James Harrison
Paul Marion
Kermit Maynard
Barricade Guard
James Shaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Marquis Warren
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Marquis Warren
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Hellgate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Pictures, Commander Films Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Marquis Warren
Charles Marquis Warren, John C. Champion
Paul Dunlap
Ernest Miller
Elmo Williams
Department Leadership Roster
John C. Champion
Writer
Charles Marquis Warren
Director
Elmo Williams
Editor
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Charles Marquis Warren
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Hellgate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hellgate about?
A man is framed and sent to the toughest prison in the territory.
Who directed Hellgate?
Hellgate was directed by Charles Marquis Warren.
Who stars in Hellgate?
The principal cast of Hellgate includes Sterling Hayden, Joan Leslie, Ward Bond, James Arness, Peter Coe.
When was Hellgate released and how long is it?
Hellgate was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Hellgate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hellgate was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hellgate?
Hellgate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).