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Hellfire

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When an angry poker player pulls a gun on him, gambler Zeb Smith (William Elliott) is sure he's going to die. But his life is spared when a preacher, Brother Joseph (H.B. Warner), takes the fatal bullet. In gratitude, Zeb promises the dying man that he'll help build his church. To raise the money, Zeb goes after fetching fugitive Doll Brown (Marie Windsor). Unlike his fellow bounty hunters, however, the newly religious Zeb intends to use the Bible to get Doll to surrender.

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Trevor Johnston Radio Times This has definite appeal for horse-opera fans looking for something a little different. Rated: 3/5 Feb 9, 2023 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A Bible-thumping Western curio. Rated: C- Oct 27, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff S A story of redemption that will resonate much more loudly with some than it will with others. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review Audience Member If you like strong women this is a movie for you--Violence and religion mix in this exciting Trucolor western!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When an angry poker player pulls a gun on him, gambler Zeb Smith (William Elliott) is sure he's going to die. But his life is spared when a preacher, Brother Joseph (H.B. Warner), takes the fatal bullet. In gratitude, Zeb promises the dying man that he'll help build his church. To raise the money, Zeb goes after fetching fugitive Doll Brown (Marie Windsor). Unlike his fellow bounty hunters, however, the newly religious Zeb intends to use the Bible to get Doll to surrender.
Director
R. G. Springsteen
Producer
William J. O'Sullivan
Screenwriter
Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 1949, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2019
Runtime
1h 30m
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