Hellgate (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, Hellgate is a western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren, running about 87 minutes. “NEW MEXICO'S NOTORIOUS UNDERGROUND DESERT PRISON!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man is framed and sent to the toughest prison in the territory.
Who’s in it. Hellgate stars Sterling Hayden as Lt. Tod Voorhees, Joan Leslie as Ellen Hanley, Ward Bond as Lt. Tod Voorhees and James Arness as George Redfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hellgate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hellgate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hellgate tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hellgate (1952)?
- In US, Hellgate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hellgate worth watching?
- Hellgate holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hellgate?
- Hellgate stars Sterling Hayden, Joan Leslie, Ward Bond, James Arness and Robert J. Wilke.
- When was Hellgate released?
- Hellgate was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.