Hell Bound (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, Hell Bound is an action, thriller and drama film directed by William J. Hole Jr., running about 72 minutes. “The Hi-jack caper that scorched the seven seas!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After WW2, a Los Angeles crime ring uses a complex scheme, involving a freight ship, a junkie, and a corrupt health officer, to smuggle drugs into the USA.
Who’s in it. Hell Bound stars John Russell as Jordan, June Blair as Paula, Stuart Whitman as Eddie Mason and Margo Woode as Jan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hell Bound has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell Bound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Bound tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell Bound (1957)?
- In US, Hell Bound is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell Bound worth watching?
- Hell Bound holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell Bound?
- Hell Bound stars John Russell, June Blair, Stuart Whitman, Margo Woode and George E. Mather.
- When was Hell Bound released?
- Hell Bound was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.