Hell’s Horizon (1955): Cast & Plot
Hell’s Horizon is a 1955 war drama directed by Tom Gries, starring John Ireland as Capt. John Merrill, Marla English and Bill Williams. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Tom Gries
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hell’s Horizon About?
The premise of Hell’s Horizon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
WARM LIPS WAITING…for the one who came back…alive! The pilot, co-pilot, and crew of a bomber try to hit a Korean bridge in bad weather.
Hell’s Horizon Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- korean war
- bomber pilot
- okinawa
- yalu river
- bomber co pilot
- musician
- stock footage
- newsreel footage
- 1950s
- strategic bombing
- river bridge bombed
- bombing mission
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- bombardier
- cigarette smoking
- slang
- south korea
- north korea
- communism
- violence
- character says mission accomplished
- crash landing
- film debut
- bravery
- distinguished flying cross
- united states navy
- united states air force
- police action
- united nations flag
- united states flag
- anti aircraft fire
- chet baker has an and introducing credit line
- toko ri bridges mention
- empty gas tank
- punctuation in title
- apostrophe in title
- independent film
- actor shares first name with character
Hell’s Horizon Cast & Characters
John Ireland leads the cast as Capt. John Merrill, with Marla English as Sami and Bill Williams as Paul Jenkins. Directed by Tom Gries; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Gries
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John Ireland as Capt. John Merrill - Marla English as Sami
- Bill Williams as Paul Jenkins
- Chet Baker as Jockey
Also Starring in Hell’s Horizon
· 10 more- Hugh Beaumont Sgt. Al Trask
- Larry Pennell Buddy Lewis
- Paul Levitt Sgt. Earl Maddox
- William Schallert Capt. Ben Morgan
- Stanley Adams Dixie
- Kenne Duncan Maj. Naylor
- Jerry Paris Cpl. Pete Kinshaw
- Don Burnett Lt. Chapman
- Mark Scott Col. Baer
- Wray Davis Lt. Ed Houseman
Hell’s Horizon Plot Summary
What happens in Hell’s Horizon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the Korean War, Captain John Merrill [John Ireland] commands a Boeing B-29 Superfortress from a base in Okinawa, assigned to strike a strategic bridge over the Yalu River in Korea. The mission keeps getting postponed by worsening weather, a delay that ramps up tension among the crew and feeds a growing boredom and restlessness. The crew’s dynamics become strained as they clash over the presence of Sammi [Marla English], the laundress from the base, stirring up personal friction that forces the co-pilot Paul Jenkins [Bill Williams] to step in and keep the flight on track. The situation on the ground mirrors the storm brewing above: nerves are frayed, jokes are traded, and the sense of danger behind every decision thickens the air.
Full summary
The whole story of Hell’s Horizon, scene by scene
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Hell’s Horizon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hell’s Horizon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hell’s Horizon?
Hell’s Horizon runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Hell’s Horizon released?
Hell’s Horizon was released on December 31, 1955.
Who directed Hell’s Horizon?
Hell’s Horizon was directed by Tom Gries.
More films by Tom Gries Who is in the cast of Hell’s Horizon?
Hell’s Horizon stars John Ireland as Capt. John Merrill, Marla English as Sami and Bill Williams as Paul Jenkins, among 14 credited actors.
Does Hell’s Horizon have a post-credit scene?
No. Hell’s Horizon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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