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Movie poster: Hellfire (1949)
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Hellfire

1949 · 90 min Western
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Zeb Smith is a gambler with a larcenous streak, but when an itinerant preacher takes a bullet meant for him, Zeb vows to fulfill the preacher's mission of building a church. Frustrated in his attempts to get donations, Zeb attempts to capture fugitive Doll Brown in order to obtain the reward. But he finds that there's more to Doll than meets the eye. When his old friend Bucky McLean shows up gunning for Doll, Zeb sees a chance to redeem them all... one way or another.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1949
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director R.G. Springsteen
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (15 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a solid western narrative that relies on the moral pivot of its protagonist. It explores the thin line between opportunism and redemption, building tension through the dual pursuit of a bounty and a personal reckoning.

What lingers after the final showdown is a quiet reflection on the price of a clean slate. The journey from selfishness to sacrifice feels earned and starkly human. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: R.G. Springsteen

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Best viewed in the evening, with the lights dimmed, to fully absorb the moral dust and tension of the trail.

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