The Hellions (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1961, The Hellions is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 80 minutes. “Rough, Relentless, everyone a killer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Luke Billings (Lionel Jeffries) and his family have a problem with the new police sergeant Sam Hargis (Richard Todd) so they take over a small Transvaal town with the attention of drawing Hargis into a showdown. Hargis tries to get back up from the townsfolk who do not want to know, so is forced to lay low. As things get out of hand one of the Billings boys takes an interest in the storekeeper's wife, Priss Dobbs (Anne Aubrey). Having had enough her husband, Ernie (Jamie Uys) takes up the gun and heads down the main street alone. An act that prompts Hargis to join him. Slowly, the townsfolk turn up to back them up.
Who’s in it. The Hellions stars Richard Todd as Sam Hargis, Anne Aubrey as Priss Dobbs, Jamie Uys as Ernie Dobbs and Marty Wilde as John Billings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Hellions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hellions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hellions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hellions (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hellions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hellions worth watching?
- The Hellions holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hellions?
- The Hellions stars Richard Todd, Anne Aubrey, Jamie Uys, Marty Wilde and Lionel Jeffries.
- When was The Hellions released?
- The Hellions was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.