The Hellions
“Rough, Relentless, everyone a killer”
Synopsis
Luke Billings (Lionel Jeffries) and his family have a problem with the new police sergeant Sam Hargis (Richard Todd) so they take over a small Transvaal town with the attention of drawing Hargis into a showdown. Hargis tries to get back up from the townsfolk who do not want to know, so is forced to lay low. As things get out of hand one of the Billings boys takes an interest in the storekeeper's wife, Priss Dobbs (Anne Aubrey). Having had enough her husband, Ernie (Jamie Uys) takes up the gun and heads down the main street alone. An act that prompts Hargis to join him. Slowly, the townsfolk turn up to back them up.
Top Cast
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Richard Todd
Sam Hargis
Anne Aubrey
Priss Dobbs
Jamie Uys
Ernie Dobbs
Marty Wilde
John Billings
Lionel Jeffries
Luke Billings
James Booth
Jubal Billings
Al Mulock
Mark Billings
Colin Blakely
Matthew Billings
Ronald Fraser
Frank
Zena Walker
Julie Hargis
George Moore
Malachi
Bill Brewer
Mike
Jan Bruyns
Jan Pretorius
Lorna Cowell
Martha Pretorius
Ricky Arden
Bert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Allen, Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Kirwan, Harold Huth, Harold Swanton
- Original Score
- Larry Adler
- Original Title
- The Hellions
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Irving Allen Productions, Jamie Uys Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Allen, Ken Annakin
Patrick Kirwan, Harold Huth, Harold Swanton
Larry Adler
Ted Moore
Bert Rule
Harold Huth
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Allen
Director
Ken Annakin
Director
Patrick Kirwan
Writer
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
Harold Huth
Writer
Harold Swanton
Writer
Harold Huth
Producer
Bert Rule
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hellions
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What is The Hellions about?
Luke Billings (Lionel Jeffries) and his family have a problem with the new police sergeant Sam Hargis (Richard Todd) so they take over a small Transvaal town with the attention of drawing Hargis into a showdown. Hargis tries to get back up from the townsfolk who do not want to know, so is forced to lay low. As things get out of hand one of the Billings boys takes an interest in the storekeeper's wife, Priss Dobbs (Anne Aubrey). Having had enough her husband, Ernie (Jamie Uys) takes up the gun and heads down the main street alone. An act that prompts Hargis to join him. Slowly, the townsfolk turn up to back them up.
Who directed The Hellions?
The Hellions was directed by Irving Allen, Ken Annakin.
Who stars in The Hellions?
The principal cast of The Hellions includes Richard Todd, Anne Aubrey, Jamie Uys, Marty Wilde, Lionel Jeffries.
When was The Hellions released and how long is it?
The Hellions was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hellions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hellions was composed by Larry Adler.