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Give ’em Hell (1955): Cast

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Give ’em Hell is a 1955 adventure thriller starring Jess Hahn as American sailor in 'Paradise' (uncredited), Eddie Constantine and Roger Saget. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Give ’em Hell (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Give ’em Hell About?

The premise of Give ’em Hell without spoilers.

In Portuguese Mozambique during the 1950s, American drifter Johnny Jordan—a former soldier, boxer and self‑styled adventurer—searches for a fresh venture. When he intervenes to protect local shipping magnate Moreno from an armed waterfront mugger, Moreno rewards him with a lucrative employment offer, pulling Johnny into the colony’s bustling trade environment.

Give ’em Hell Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • french noir
  • man in a bathtub
  • woman slaps a man
  • shipping
  • security agent
  • con man
  • ambulance
  • reference to lemmy caution
  • escape out a window
  • corpse with eyes open
  • fictional country
  • resisting arrest
+14 more
  • sailor
  • bar fight
  • married woman
  • one against many
  • knife thrower
  • docks
  • port
  • business associate
  • shipping tycoon
  • piracy
  • weapons trafficking
  • fistfight
  • 1950s
  • title spoken by character
Cast & crew

Give ’em Hell Cast & Characters

Jess Hahn leads the cast as American sailor in 'Paradise' (uncredited), with Eddie Constantine as Johnny Jordan and Roger Saget as Moreno.

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Give ’em Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Give ’em Hell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Give ’em Hell?

Give ’em Hell runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Give ’em Hell released?

Give ’em Hell was released on March 29, 1955.

Who is in the cast of Give ’em Hell?

Give ’em Hell stars Jess Hahn as American sailor in 'Paradise' (uncredited), Eddie Constantine as Johnny Jordan and Roger Saget as Moreno, among 24 credited actors.

Does Give ’em Hell have a post-credit scene?

No. Give ’em Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Give ’em Hell in?

The original language of Give ’em Hell is French.

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