Hell Below Zero (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, Hell Below Zero is an action and adventure film directed by Mark Robson, running about 90 minutes. “Alan Ladd in a whale of an adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Duncan Craig signs on a whaling ship, partly because his own business deal has fallen through, partly to help Judie Nordhall find her father. Rumor has it that her father may have been murdered by Erik Bland, son of her father's partner and her one-time lover. Duncan and Erik find themselves on rival whaleboats and, ultimately, on an ice floe.
Who’s in it. Hell Below Zero stars Alan Ladd as Duncan Craig, Joan Tetzel as Judie Nordhal, Basil Sydney as Bland and Stanley Baker as Erik Bland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hell Below Zero 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 Hell Below Zero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Below Zero 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 Below Zero (1954)?
- In US, Hell Below Zero 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 Hell Below Zero worth watching?
- Hell Below Zero holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell Below Zero?
- Hell Below Zero stars Alan Ladd, Joan Tetzel, Basil Sydney, Stanley Baker and Paul Connell.
- When was Hell Below Zero released?
- Hell Below Zero was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.