Hell Boats
“Their job: HIT IT HEAD-ON! Their target: HELL-ON-EARTH!”
Synopsis
A war drama of motor torpedo boats which did much unsung work in WW2, but the naval battles merely provide an exciting story in which an even more special romantic drama is wrapped up.
Top Cast
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James Franciscus
Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R.
Elizabeth Shepherd
Alison
Ronald Allen
Comdr. Ashurst, R.N.
Magda Konopka
Luciana
Drewe Henley
Sub. Lt. Johnson, R.N.
Reuven Bar-Yotam
C.P.O. Yacov
Inigo Jackson
C.P.O. Stanhope
Philip Madoc
'E' Boat Captain
Moultrie Kelsall
Vice Admiral Ashurst
David Savile
Lieut. Wallace, R.N.
Takis Emmanuel
Mark Hawkins
Lieut. Barlow, R.N
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Spinner, Donald Ford
- Original Title
- Hell Boats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Oakmont Productions, The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Anthony Spinner, Donald Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Anthony Spinner
Screenplay
Donald Ford
Screenplay
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Boats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hell Boats about?
A war drama of motor torpedo boats which did much unsung work in WW2, but the naval battles merely provide an exciting story in which an even more special romantic drama is wrapped up.
Who directed Hell Boats?
Hell Boats was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Hell Boats?
The principal cast of Hell Boats includes James Franciscus, Elizabeth Shepherd, Ronald Allen, Magda Konopka, Drewe Henley.
When was Hell Boats released and how long is it?
Hell Boats was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell Boats?
Hell Boats holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).