Short Cut to Hell (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, Short Cut to Hell is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by James Cagney, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
Who’s in it. Short Cut to Hell stars William Bishop as Sgt. Stan Lowery, Robert Ivers as Kyle Niles, Georgann Johnson as Glory Hamilton and Yvette Vickers as Daisy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Short Cut to Hell 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Short Cut to Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short Cut to Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Cut to Hell (1957)?
- In US, Short Cut to Hell is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Short Cut to Hell worth watching?
- Short Cut to Hell holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Short Cut to Hell?
- Short Cut to Hell stars William Bishop, Robert Ivers, Georgann Johnson, Yvette Vickers and Murvyn Vye.
- When was Short Cut to Hell released?
- Short Cut to Hell was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.