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Posse from Hell (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1961, Posse from Hell is a western film directed by Herbert Coleman, running about 89 minutes. “Together They Team Up As An Avenging Posse From Hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Murphy goes after bad guys who shot his friend the sheriff and abducted a local girl. In a plot reminiscent of High Noon, the posse of town blowhards gradually abandons Murphy; only tenderfoot banker Saxon remains, to prove his manhood. When they find the girl, obviously abused by her captors, Murphy shows her acceptance and sympathy whereas the others disply only revulsion.

Who’s in it. Posse from Hell stars Audie Murphy as Banner Cole, John Saxon as Seymour Kern, Zohra Lampert as Helen Caldwell and Vic Morrow as Crip, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Posse from Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Posse from Hell page.

If you liked it. Fans of Posse from Hell tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Posse from Hell (1961)?
In US, Posse from Hell is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Posse from Hell worth watching?
Posse from Hell holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Posse from Hell?
Posse from Hell stars Audie Murphy, John Saxon, Zohra Lampert, Vic Morrow and Robert Keith.
When was Posse from Hell released?
Posse from Hell was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.