Hell's Heroes
“The All-Talking Outdoor Classic”
Synopsis
Three bank robbers on the run happen across a woman about to give birth in an abandoned covered wagon. Before she dies, she names the three bandits as her newborn son's godfathers. Remade as Three Godfathers (1936) and 3 Godfathers (1949).
Top Cast
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Charles Bickford
Bob Sangster
Raymond Hatton
Tom 'Barbwire' Gibbons
Fred Kohler
'Wild Bill' Kearney
Fritzi Ridgeway
Mother
Joe De La Cruz
José
Walter James
Sheriff
Maria Alba
Carmelita
Buck Connors
Parson Jones
Jim Corey
Barfly (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Choir Member (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Frank Edwards (uncredited)
John Huston
Church Member (uncredited)
Bert Lindley
Gambler (uncredited)
Tom London
Croupier (uncredited)
Bill Nestell
Barfly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Reed, Peter B. Kyne
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Hell's Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Tom Reed, Peter B. Kyne
Heinz Roemheld
George Robinson
Harry Marker
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Harry Marker
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
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 Hell's Heroes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hell's Heroes about?
Three bank robbers on the run happen across a woman about to give birth in an abandoned covered wagon. Before she dies, she names the three bandits as her newborn son's godfathers. Remade as Three Godfathers (1936) and 3 Godfathers (1949).
Who directed Hell's Heroes?
Hell's Heroes was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in Hell's Heroes?
The principal cast of Hell's Heroes includes Charles Bickford, Raymond Hatton, Fred Kohler, Fritzi Ridgeway, Joe De La Cruz.
When was Hell's Heroes released and how long is it?
Hell's Heroes was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell's Heroes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell's Heroes was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell's Heroes?
Hell's Heroes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).