Hell’s Angels (1930): Cast
Hell’s Angels is a 1930 war drama directed by Howard Hughes, starring Ben Lyon as Monte Rutledge, William B. Davidson and Harry Strang. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Howard Hughes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Caddo Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hell’s Angels About?
The premise of Hell’s Angels without spoilers.
Presented as Howard Hughes’ grand, multi‑million‑dollar aerial spectacle, the story follows Oxford students Roy and Monte Rutledge. When World War I erupts, the brothers abandon their studies to join the Royal Flying Corps, confronting the dangers and drama of early aerial combat.
Hell’s Angels Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- military pilot
- zeppelin
- biplane
- warplane
- airplane
- flight
- pilot
- sexual promiscuity
- bombing mission
- royal flying corps
- aerial combat
- aviation
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- manipulative female
- 1910s
- aerial camera shot
- fighter pilot
- shot to death
- briton abroad
- man in uniform
- single engine airplane
- western front of world war i
- period drama
- dogfight
- crash landing
- self sacrifice
- prisoner of war
- military officer
- military enlistment
- love triangle
- london england
- infidelity
- fratricide
- execution
- cheating on boyfriend
- beer garden
- airplane accident
- air raid
- cowardice
- world war one
- femme fatale
- profanity
- profanity in title
- blockbuster
- university of oxford
- spy executed
- sex with brother's girlfriend
- motorcycle with a sidecar
- shot in the back
- military ball
- firing squad
Hell’s Angels Cast & Characters
Ben Lyon leads the cast as Monte Rutledge, with William B. Davidson as Staff Major and Harry Strang as Bit Role (uncredited). Directed by Howard Hughes; 62 actors are credited in all.
- Director Howard Hughes
- Ben Lyon as Monte Rutledge
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William B. Davidson as Staff Major - Harry Strang as Bit Role (uncredited)
- Harry Semels as Anarchist (uncredited)
Also Starring in Hell’s Angels
· 58 more- Nora Cecil Helen's Maid (uncredited)
- Jack Deery Splashed Officer (uncredited)
- Jean Harlow Helen
- Wilhelm von Brincken Von Richter (uncredited)
- Ferdinand Schumann-Heink First Officer of Zeppelin
- Pat Somerset Marryat (uncredited)
- Wyndham Standing RFC Squadron Commander
- Lucien Prival Baron Von Kranz
- Thomas Carr Pilot
- Pat Harmon Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
- Maurice Murphy Pilot (uncredited)
- Douglas Gordon Bit Role (uncredited)
- Gertrude Sutton Canteen Worker (uncredited)
- Marian Marsh Girl Selling Kisses
- Hans Joby Von Schlieben (uncredited)
- Joan Standing Roy's Dancing Partner (uncredited)
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- James Hall Roy Rutledge
- Jane Winton Baroness Von Kranz
- Evelyn Hall Lady Randolph
- Stephen Carr Elliott
- Frank Clarke Lt. von Bruen
- Werner Klingler Bit Role (uncredited)
- John Darrow Karl Armstedt
- Lawford Davidson British Officer Shot by Firing Squad (uncredited)
- Curt Furberg Bit Role (uncredited)
- Lucy Doraine Bit Role (uncredited)
- Georgette Rhodes French Girl (uncredited)
- Roy Wilson Baldy Maloney
- Burton Lane Bit Role (uncredited)
- Douglas Gilmore Capt. Redfield
- Owen Gorin Bit Role (uncredited)
- Leo Nomis Pilot (uncredited)
- Al Wilson Pilot (uncredited)
- David Findlay Bit Role (uncredited)
- Ernie Smith Bit Role (uncredited)
- Carl von Haartman Zeppelin Commander
- Al Johnson Pilot (uncredited)
- Lisa Gora Bit Role (uncredited)
- Lena Malena Gretchen the Waitress
- George Berliner Bit Role (uncredited)
- Frank Tomick Pilot (uncredited)
- J. Granville-Davis Pilot
- Rene Marvelle French Girl (uncredited)
- Howard Batt Minor Role (uncredited)
- Bob Blair Bit Role (uncredited)
- Eddie Brownell Bit Role (uncredited)
- Hank Coffin Pilot (uncredited)
- Ross Cooke Pilot (uncredited)
- Frank Goddard Bit Role (uncredited)
- Morey Johnson Minor Role (uncredited)
- Al Lary Minor Role (uncredited)
- Garland Lincoln Bit Role (uncredited)
- Harry Lipman Bit Role (uncredited)
- Stewart Murphy Pilot (uncredited)
- Ira Reed Pilot (uncredited)
- C.F. Sullivan Pilot (uncredited)
- Roscoe Turner Pilot (uncredited)
- Tibor von Janny Bit Role (uncredited)
More from Howard Hughes
One more film directed by Howard Hughes: The Outlaw.
Hell’s Angels Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hell’s Angels.
Hell’s Angels Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Anjos do inferno” and “Les Anges de l'enfer”.
- Also known as
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- Anjos do inferno
- Les Anges de l'enfer
- Luftens dæmoner
- Aniołowie piekła
- Cəhənnəm Mələkləri
- Rymdens demoner
- Gli angeli dell'inferno
- Höllenflieger
- Los ángeles del infierno
- מלאכי הגיהנום
- Ангелы ада
- Pekelní andělé
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- 地狱天使
- Pragaro angelai
- 지옥의 천사들
- Cehennem Melekleri
- Els àngels de l’infern
- Aniołowie piekieł
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Hell’s Angels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hell’s Angels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hell’s Angels?
Hell’s Angels runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Hell’s Angels released?
Hell’s Angels was released on May 27, 1930.
Who directed Hell’s Angels?
Hell’s Angels was directed by Howard Hughes.
More films by Howard Hughes Who is in the cast of Hell’s Angels?
Hell’s Angels stars Ben Lyon as Monte Rutledge, William B. Davidson as Staff Major and Harry Strang as Bit Role (uncredited), among 62 credited actors.
Does Hell’s Angels have a post-credit scene?
No. Hell’s Angels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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