Hell's Heroes (1929)
The All-Talking Outdoor Classic
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).
Director: William Wyler
Genre: Western
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: December 27, 1929
Cast
- Charles Bickford - Bob Sangster
- Raymond Hatton - Tom 'Barbwire' Gibbons
- Fred Kohler - 'Wild Bill' Kearney
- Fritzi Ridgeway - Mother
- Joe De La Cruz - José
- Walter James - Sheriff
- Maria Alba - Carmelita
- Buck Connors - Parson Jones
- Jim Corey - Barfly (uncredited)
- Mary Gordon - Choir Member (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Peter B. Kyne (Story)
- Tom Reed (Adaptation)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: George Robinson
Editing: Harry Marker
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Spaghetti Western
Keywords
bank robber, godfather, desert, pre-code
More Films by Director: William Wyler
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hell's Heroes about?
- 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).
- Who directed Hell's Heroes?
- Hell's Heroes was directed by William Wyler.
- Who stars in Hell's Heroes?
- Hell's Heroes stars Charles Bickford, Raymond Hatton, Fred Kohler, Fritzi Ridgeway, Joe De La Cruz, Walter James.
- How long is Hell's Heroes?
- Hell's Heroes has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Hell's Heroes?
- Hell's Heroes is a Western film.
- Where was Hell's Heroes produced?
- Hell's Heroes was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hell's Heroes?
- The themes of Hell's Heroes include: Spaghetti Western.