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Hell's Heroes

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After a foursome rob a bank, killing a clerk and losing a crew member in the act, they flee into the desert. While wandering, they stumble upon a woman in labor. Before she dies giving birth, she makes them promise to bring the baby to its father -- the man they killed at the bank. Robert (Charles Bickford), after he loses his other two accomplices, is determined to uphold his vow and save the child, but with limited resources and the law on his back, his odds of success aren't good.

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Dennis Harvey 48 Hills A surprise hit in 1930, and remains one of the best western dramas ever made. Apr 17, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerome P Though old, this is nevertheless a terrific version of the Three Godfathers that's far more gritty and better than the syrupy John Ford/John Wayne version. This 1929 version was the first talkie directed by William Wyler. Those interested should also catch the excellent 1936 version (probably the best of the three versions) - Three Godfathers (aka, Miracle In The Sand), with surprisingly good performances and a good script co-written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Audience Member good pre-code western & first version of the john wayne classic '3 godfathers' Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a foursome rob a bank, killing a clerk and losing a crew member in the act, they flee into the desert. While wandering, they stumble upon a woman in labor. Before she dies giving birth, she makes them promise to bring the baby to its father -- the man they killed at the bank. Robert (Charles Bickford), after he loses his other two accomplices, is determined to uphold his vow and save the child, but with limited resources and the law on his back, his odds of success aren't good.
Director
William Wyler
Producer
Carl Laemmle
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 2, 2010
Runtime
1h 5m