A Town Called Hell (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1971, A Town Called Hell is an action, drama and western film directed by Irving Lerner, running about 95 minutes. “Vengeance's fire is raging.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Mexican revolutionaries murders a town priest and a number of his christian followers. Ten years later, a widow arrives in town intent to take revenge from her husband's killers.
Who’s in it. A Town Called Hell stars Robert Shaw as The Priest, Telly Savalas as Don Carlos, Stella Stevens as Alvira and Fernando Rey as Old Blind Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Town Called Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Town Called Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Town Called Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Town Called Hell (1971)?
- In US, A Town Called Hell is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Town Called Hell worth watching?
- A Town Called Hell holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Town Called Hell?
- A Town Called Hell stars Robert Shaw, Telly Savalas, Stella Stevens, Fernando Rey and Michael Craig.
- When was A Town Called Hell released?
- A Town Called Hell was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.