Hell-Bent for Election
Synopsis
A full-blown re-election piece for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the expense of Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey. Roosevelt is depicted as a streamlined diesel express train in a race against Dewey, a worn-out steam train. The public is admonished to "get behind the president and stay the course to victory."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lees, E.Y. Harburg
- Original Score
- Earl Robinson
- Original Title
- Hell-Bent for Election
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- United Auto Workers, United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Jones
Robert Lees, E.Y. Harburg
Earl Robinson
Stephen Bosustow
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Jones
Director
Stephen Bosustow
Producer
Robert Lees
Writer
Zack Schwartz
Production Design
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-Bent for Election
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What is Hell-Bent for Election about?
A full-blown re-election piece for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the expense of Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey. Roosevelt is depicted as a streamlined diesel express train in a race against Dewey, a worn-out steam train. The public is admonished to "get behind the president and stay the course to victory."
Who directed Hell-Bent for Election?
Hell-Bent for Election was directed by Chuck Jones.
Who stars in Hell-Bent for Election?
The principal cast of Hell-Bent for Election includes Marvin Miller.
When was Hell-Bent for Election released and how long is it?
Hell-Bent for Election was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell-Bent for Election?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell-Bent for Election was composed by Earl Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell-Bent for Election?
Hell-Bent for Election holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).