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5.6 / 10(14 votes)IMDb191853mUnited States of America

Hell Bent

Synopsis

A cowboy must save his girlfriend from captivity and then cross the desert on foot with a single waterhole on the way.

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STRAIGHT SHOOTING & HELL BENT: TWO FILMS BY JOHN FORD (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive TrailerOfficial

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Montreal, Quebec

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

June 29, 1918

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 25, 2020

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Ford
Screenplay & Story
John Ford, Harry Carey, Eugene B. Lewis
Original Title
Hell Bent
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
53m
Production Studios
Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Ford

Screenplay & Story

John Ford, Harry Carey, Eugene B. Lewis

Director of Photography

Ben F. Reynolds

Department Leadership Roster

John Ford

John Ford

Director

Ben F. Reynolds

Director of Photography

John Ford

John Ford

Writer

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Bent

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What is Hell Bent about?

A cowboy must save his girlfriend from captivity and then cross the desert on foot with a single waterhole on the way.

Who directed Hell Bent?

Hell Bent was directed by John Ford.

Who stars in Hell Bent?

The principal cast of Hell Bent includes Harry Carey, Duke R. Lee, Neva Gerber, Vester Pegg, Joe Harris.

When was Hell Bent released and how long is it?

Hell Bent was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 53m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell Bent?

Hell Bent holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).