Hell's Heroes(1929)
The All-Talking Outdoor Classic
Hell's Heroes Synopsis
Three bank robbers on the run happen across a woman about to give birth in an abandoned covered wagon. Before she dies, she names the three bandits as her newborn son's godfathers. Remade as Three Godfathers (1936) and 3 Godfathers (1949).
Hell's Heroes (1929) is a western film directed by William Wyler, released on December 27, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Charles Bickford, Raymond Hatton, Fred Kohler and Fritzi Ridgeway. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- Peter B. Kyne, Tom Reed
- Producers:
- Carl Laemmle Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hell's Heroes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bickford
as Bob Sangster
Raymond Hatton
as Tom 'Barbwire' Gibbons
Fred Kohler
as 'Wild Bill' Kearney
Fritzi Ridgeway
as Mother
- Joe De La Cruz
Joe De La Cruz
as José
Walter James
as Sheriff
Maria Alba
as Carmelita
Buck Connors
as Parson Jones
Jim Corey
as Barfly (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
as Choir Member (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
as Frank Edwards (uncredited)
John Huston
as Church Member (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Wyler, written by Peter B. Kyne and Tom Reed, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr..
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Hell's Heroes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 22 ratings.
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Hell's Heroes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hell's Heroes online?
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Hell's Heroes (1929) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hell's Heroes?
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The main cast of Hell's Heroes (1929) includes Charles Bickford, Raymond Hatton, Fred Kohler, Fritzi Ridgeway and Joe De La Cruz. The film was directed by William Wyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hell's Heroes released?
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Hell's Heroes was released on December 27, 1929 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Hell's Heroes worth watching?
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Hell's Heroes (1929) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.