Hell Bent for Leather (1960)
Target For Terror!
When Clay Santell stops in the town of Sutterville after having his horse stolen, he is mistaken by townspeople for a murderer named Travers. The townspeople capture Santell, and turn him over to lawman Harry Deckett. Deckett, who is tired of chasing the real Travers, decides to kill Santell and pass him off as Travers. Santell escapes from Deckett, taking lovely Janet Gifford hostage in the process. Janet comes to believe Santell's story, and helps him in his struggle to prove his real identity.
Director: George Sherman
Genre: Western
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: February 1, 1960
Cast
- Audie Murphy - Clay Santell
- Felicia Farr - Janet Gifford
- Stephen McNally - Harry Deckett
- Robert Middleton - Ambrose
- James Westmoreland - Moon
- Jan Merlin - Travers
- Herbert Rudley - Nate Perrick
- Malcolm Atterbury - A.C. Gamble
- Joseph Ruskin - Shad
- Allan Lane - Kelsey
Screenplay
- Christopher Knopf (Screenplay)
- Ray Hogan (Novel)
Music: William Lava, Irving Gertz
Cinematography: Clifford Stine
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Universal International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cat and mouse, pursuit
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hell Bent for Leather about?
- When Clay Santell stops in the town of Sutterville after having his horse stolen, he is mistaken by townspeople for a murderer named Travers. The townspeople capture Santell, and turn him over to lawman Harry Deckett. Deckett, who is tired of chasing the real Travers, decides to kill Santell and pass him off as Travers. Santell escapes from Deckett, taking lovely Janet Gifford hostage in the process. Janet comes to believe Santell's story, and helps him in his struggle to prove his real identity.
- Who directed Hell Bent for Leather?
- Hell Bent for Leather was directed by George Sherman.
- Who stars in Hell Bent for Leather?
- Hell Bent for Leather stars Audie Murphy, Felicia Farr, Stephen McNally, Robert Middleton, James Westmoreland, Jan Merlin.
- How long is Hell Bent for Leather?
- Hell Bent for Leather has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Hell Bent for Leather?
- Hell Bent for Leather is a Western film.
- Where was Hell Bent for Leather produced?
- Hell Bent for Leather was produced in United States of America.