Hell’s Crossroads (1957): Cast
Hell’s Crossroads is a 1957 western directed by Franklin Adreon, starring Henry Brandon as Jesse James, Douglas Kennedy and Jean Howell. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Franklin Adreon
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hell’s Crossroads About?
The premise of Hell’s Crossroads without spoilers.
A romantic account of outlaw Jesse James, who escapes prison and evades the law. The governor offers amnesty to captured outlaws Bob Ford (Robert Vaughn) and Vic Rodell (Stephen McNally) if they aid in capturing Jesse and his brother Frank (Douglas Kennedy). Peggie Castle and Barton MacLane appear in this tale of the Old West’s most infamous traitor.
Hell’s Crossroads Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- year 1882
- bob ford character
- gang
- outlaw
- bank robbery
- loot
- sheriff
- pinkerton detective
- manhunt
- farm
- wound
- convalescence
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- state governor
- amnesty
- pardon
- deal
- bargain
- ambush
- lynching
- jail cell
- escape from jail
- hideout
- missouri
- christmas
- shootout
- loyalty
- mob
- horse
- revolver
- rifle
- brother sister relationship
- father son relationship
- self sacrifice
- moral reformation
- shot in the back
- betrayal
- indiana
- cole younger character
- frank james character
- jesse james character
- jesse james gang characters
Hell’s Crossroads Cast & Characters
Henry Brandon leads the cast as Jesse James, with Douglas Kennedy as Frank James and Jean Howell as Mrs. Jesse James. Directed by Franklin Adreon; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Franklin Adreon
- Henry Brandon as Jesse James
- Douglas Kennedy as Frank James
- Jean Howell as Mrs. Jesse James
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Robert Vaughn as Bob Ford
Also Starring in Hell’s Crossroads
· 8 more- Harry Shannon Clay Ford
- Stephen McNally Vic Rodell
- Peggie Castle Paula Collins
- Barton MacLane Clyde O'Connell
- Morris Ankrum Wheeler
- Frank Wilcox Gov. Crittenden
- Grant Withers Sheriff Oliver
- Myron Healey Cole Younger
Hell’s Crossroads Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Ich ritt für Jesse James” and “I quattro cavalieri del terrore”.
- Also known as
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- Ich ritt für Jesse James
- I quattro cavalieri del terrore
- Sangue de Valentes / A Morte de Jesse James
- La Carrefour de la vengeance
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Hell’s Crossroads FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hell’s Crossroads, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hell’s Crossroads?
Hell’s Crossroads runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Hell’s Crossroads released?
Hell’s Crossroads was released on March 8, 1957.
Who directed Hell’s Crossroads?
Hell’s Crossroads was directed by Franklin Adreon.
More films by Franklin Adreon Who is in the cast of Hell’s Crossroads?
Hell’s Crossroads stars Henry Brandon as Jesse James, Douglas Kennedy as Frank James and Jean Howell as Mrs. Jesse James, among 12 credited actors.
Does Hell’s Crossroads have a post-credit scene?
No. Hell’s Crossroads has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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