Short Cut to Hell(1957)
Short Cut to Hell Synopsis
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.
Short Cut to Hell (1957) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by James Cagney, released on September 1, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars William Bishop, Robert Ivers, Georgann Johnson and Yvette Vickers. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- James Cagney
- Writers:
- W.R. Burnett, Graham Greene, Albert Maltz
- Producers:
- A.C. Lyles
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell B. Boggs
- Production:
- A.C. Lyles Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Short Cut to Hell Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Bishop
as Sgt. Stan Lowery
Robert Ivers
as Kyle Niles
Georgann Johnson
as Glory Hamilton
Yvette Vickers
as Daisy
Murvyn Vye
as Nichols
Jacques Aubuchon
as Bahrwell
Peter Baldwin
as Carl Adams
Richard Hale
as AT
Milton Frome
as Police Captain
Douglas Spencer
as Train Conductor
Sarah Selby
as Secretary
James Cagney
as Himself (prologue)
Key crew
Directed by James Cagney, written by W.R. Burnett, Graham Greene and Albert Maltz, produced by A.C. Lyles.
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Short Cut to Hell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Short Cut to Hell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Short Cut to Hell online?
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Short Cut to Hell (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Short Cut to Hell?
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The main cast of Short Cut to Hell (1957) includes William Bishop, Robert Ivers, Georgann Johnson, Yvette Vickers and Murvyn Vye. The film was directed by James Cagney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Short Cut to Hell released?
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Short Cut to Hell was released on September 1, 1957 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Short Cut to Hell worth watching?
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Short Cut to Hell (1957) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.