Hell Boats(1970)
Their job: HIT IT HEAD-ON! Their target: HELL-ON-EARTH!
Hell Boats Synopsis
A war drama of motor torpedo boats which did much unsung work in WW2, but the naval battles merely provide an exciting story in which an even more special romantic drama is wrapped up.
Hell Boats (1970) is a war and drama film directed by Paul Wendkos, released on March 20, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars James Franciscus, Elizabeth Shepherd, Ronald Allen and Magda Konopka. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Wendkos
- Writers:
- Anthony Spinner, Donald Ford
- Production:
- Oakmont Productions, The Mirisch Company
- Status:
- Released
Hell Boats Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Franciscus
as Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R.
Elizabeth Shepherd
as Alison
Ronald Allen
as Comdr. Ashurst, R.N.
Magda Konopka
as Luciana
Drewe Henley
as Sub. Lt. Johnson, R.N.
Reuven Bar-Yotam
as C.P.O. Yacov
- Inigo Jackson
Inigo Jackson
as C.P.O. Stanhope
Philip Madoc
as 'E' Boat Captain
Moultrie Kelsall
as Vice Admiral Ashurst
- David Savile
David Savile
as Lieut. Wallace, R.N.
Takis Emmanuel
- Mark Hawkins
Mark Hawkins
as Lieut. Barlow, R.N
Key crew
Directed by Paul Wendkos, written by Anthony Spinner and Donald Ford.
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Hell Boats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 23 ratings.
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Hell Boats – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hell Boats online?
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Hell Boats (1970) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hell Boats?
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The main cast of Hell Boats (1970) includes James Franciscus, Elizabeth Shepherd, Ronald Allen, Magda Konopka and Drewe Henley. The film was directed by Paul Wendkos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hell Boats released?
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Hell Boats was released on March 20, 1970 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Hell Boats worth watching?
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Hell Boats (1970) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.