The Burning Hell
“20,000 degrees fahrenheit and not a drop of water”
Synopsis
Pastor Estus W. Pirkle preaches about hell, where all non-Christians will suffer eternal torment. He's also visited by two self-professed “Christians” who don't believe in hell.
Top Cast
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Estus W. Pirkle
Himself
Tim Ormond
The Wayward Christian
Jimmy Robbins
The Rich Man
Robert G. Lee
Himself
Jack Hyles
Himself
Bob Gray
Himself
Terence Hendricks
Lazarus
Don Green
Moses
Carl Lackey
Abraham
Vaughn Denton
Korah
Mike Fine
Nathanael
Earl Farley
Phillip
Billy Kent
Narack
Buddy Mullinax
King of Babylon
Maurice Banks
The Killer
Viola Walden
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Ormond
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Ormond
- Original Title
- The Burning Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- The Ormond Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Ormond
Ron Ormond
Ron Ormond, Tim Ormond
Ron Ormond
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Ormond
Director
Ron Ormond
Editor
Tim Ormond
Editor
Ron Ormond
Producer
Ron Ormond
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burning Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Burning Hell about?
Pastor Estus W. Pirkle preaches about hell, where all non-Christians will suffer eternal torment. He's also visited by two self-professed “Christians” who don't believe in hell.
Who directed The Burning Hell?
The Burning Hell was directed by Ron Ormond.
Who stars in The Burning Hell?
The principal cast of The Burning Hell includes Estus W. Pirkle, Tim Ormond, Jimmy Robbins, Robert G. Lee, Jack Hyles.
When was The Burning Hell released and how long is it?
The Burning Hell was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 58m.