Hot Lead (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, Hot Lead is a western film directed by Stuart Gilmore, running about 60 minutes. “FLAMING SIX-GUNS BLAZE A DANGER TRAIL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recently released from prison, nice guy Dave Collins finds himself unwillingly mixed up with his old outlaw acquaintances Turk Thorne and his gang as they try to use his telegraphy talents to zero in on the arrival of a gold shipment on the local train. Taking a liking to Collins, cowboys Tim Holt and Chito Rafferty get him to agree to help set a trap for the train robbers
Who’s in it. Hot Lead stars Tim Holt as Tim Holt, Joan Dixon as Gail Martin, Ross Elliott as Dave Collins and John Dehner as Turk Thorne aka John H. Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hot Lead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Lead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Lead 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 Hot Lead (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Lead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Lead worth watching?
- Hot Lead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Lead?
- Hot Lead stars Tim Holt, Joan Dixon, Ross Elliott, John Dehner and Robert J. Wilke.
- When was Hot Lead released?
- Hot Lead was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.