Hellfire (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Hellfire is a western film directed by R.G. Springsteen, running about 90 minutes. “Some men live by making rules ... some women live by breaking 'em !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zeb Smith is a gambler with a larcenous streak, but when an itinerant preacher takes a bullet meant for him, Zeb vows to fulfill the preacher's mission of building a church. Frustrated in his attempts to get donations, Zeb attempts to capture fugitive Doll Brown in order to obtain the reward. But he finds that there's more to Doll than meets the eye. When his old friend Bucky McLean shows up gunning for Doll, Zeb sees a chance to redeem them all... one way or another.
Who’s in it. Hellfire stars Bill Elliott as Zeb Smith, Marie Windsor as Mary Carson / Doll Brown, Forrest Tucker as Marshall Bucky McLean and Jim Davis as Gyp Stoner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hellfire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hellfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hellfire 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 Hellfire (1949)?
- In US, Hellfire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hellfire worth watching?
- Hellfire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hellfire?
- Hellfire stars Bill Elliott, Marie Windsor, Forrest Tucker, Jim Davis and H.B. Warner.
- When was Hellfire released?
- Hellfire was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.