Hell's Crossroads
| Hell's Crossroads | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Franklin Adreon |
| Written by | Barry Shipman John K. Butler |
| Produced by | Rudy Ralston Michael Baird |
| Starring | Stephen McNally Peggie Castle Robert Vaughn |
| Cinematography | John L. Russell |
| Edited by | Tony Martinelli |
| Music by | Jerry Roberts |
Production company | Republic Pictures |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hell's Crossroads is a 1957 American western film directed by Franklin Adreon[1] and starring Stephen McNally,[2][3] Peggie Castle,[4] and Robert Vaughn.[4][5][6] The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Arrigo.[citation needed]
Plot
The events leading up to the killing of the outlaw Jesse James in 1882.
Cast
- Stephen McNally as Victor 'Vic' Rodell
- Peggie Castle as Paula Collins
- Robert Vaughn as Bob Ford
- Barton MacLane as Pinkerton Agent Clyde O'Connell
- Harry Shannon as Clay Ford
- Henry Brandon as Jesse James
- Douglas Kennedy as Frank James
- Grant Withers as Sheriff Steve Oliver
- Myron Healey as Cole Younger
- Frank Wilcox as Gov. Crittenden of Missouri
- Jean Howell as Mrs. Jesse James
- Morris Ankrum as Wheeler
- Eddie Baker as Mr. Feniweather
- George Bell as Deputy
- Chip Carson as Telegraph Operator
- Heenan Elliott as Mr. Morley
- Joe Ferrante as Blacksmith
- Cactus Mack as Lynch Mob Member
- John Patrick as Express Agent
- Jack Perrin as Lynch Mob Member
- Bob Reeves as Lynch Mob Member
- John Trebach as Bit Role
Release
Hell's Crossroads was released in theatres on March 8, 1957. The film can be streamed on Amazon Video.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Pitts 2012, p. 149.
- ^ Maltin 2012, p. 287.
- ^ Schneider, Jerry L. (2011). Western Movie Making Locations Vol. 1 Southern California. Victorville, California: Corriganville Press. ISBN 978-0983197218.
- ^ a b Rainey 1998, p. 96.
- ^ Wilt 1991, p. 162.
- ^ "Hell's Crossroads". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "Hell's Crossroads". Amazon Video. Seattle. ASIN B009UC65F8. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
Sources
- Pitts, Michael R. (2012). Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films (2nd ed.). New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 149. ISBN 978-0786463725.
- Maltin, Leonard (2012). Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide: From the Silent Era Through 1965. New York City: Plume. p. 287. ISBN 978-0452295773.
- Rainey, Buck (1998). Western Gunslingers in Face and on Film: Hollywood's Famous Lawmen and Outlaws (1st ed.). New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 96. ISBN 978-0786403967.
- Wilt, David E. (1991). Hardboiled in Hollywood. Bowling Green, Ohio: Bowling Green University Popular Press. p. 162. ISBN 9780879725259.