One Foot in Hell (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1960, One Foot in Hell is a western film directed by James B. Clark, running about 90 minutes. “The story of the day hell came to town wearing a badge!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mitch Barrett becomes embittered because his wife is allowed to die when he can't pay for the medicine she needs. The remorseful townspeople hire Mitch to be a deputy sheriff, thereby enabling him to plot an elaborate bank robbery with the help of an artist, a pickpocket, a gunslinger and a bar-girl.
Who’s in it. One Foot in Hell stars Alan Ladd as Mitch Barrett, Don Murray as Dan Keats, Dan O'Herlihy as Sir Harry Ivers and Dolores Michaels as Julie Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, One Foot in 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 One Foot in Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Foot in 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 One Foot in Hell (1960)?
- In US, One Foot in 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 One Foot in Hell worth watching?
- One Foot in Hell holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Foot in Hell?
- One Foot in Hell stars Alan Ladd, Don Murray, Dan O'Herlihy, Dolores Michaels and Barry Coe.
- When was One Foot in Hell released?
- One Foot in Hell was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.