Die Lumpen fahren zur Hölle (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1955, Die Lumpen fahren zur Hölle is a drama and krimi film directed by Robert Hossein, running about 93 minutes. “The body of Venus... the smile of a temptress... and a heart dripping with fury and revenge!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Making his directorial debut, Robert Hossein also assumes the leading role, playing an escaped convict. Hossein and his fellow escapees cross the path of Marina Vlady, with whom they all fall in love. Alas for our "heroes," Vlady intends to avenge the death of her sweetheart at the hands of Hossein and his confreres. Not only do these heels go to Hell, but they do so with a spectacular flourish. Les Salauds Vont en Enfer was adapted by Rene Wheeler from a play by Frederic Dard.

Who’s in it. Die Lumpen fahren zur Hölle stars Marina Vlady as Eva, Henri Vidal as Pierre Macquart, Serge Reggiani as Rudel and Jacques Duby as Georges Bagot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Die Lumpen fahren zur Hölle has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Lumpen fahren zur Hölle page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Lumpen fahren zur Hölle tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.