Posse from Hell
Posse from Hell

Posse from Hell

1961Movie89 minEnglish

Banner Cole is a tough sheriff's deputy who forms a small posse to go after 4 death cell escapees who killed the sheriff , along with 3 other men, and kidnapped a woman with rape in mind.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Burt KennedyGenres: Western

Plot Summary

When a rancher is murdered, his determined wife seeks justice and hires a gunfighter to track down the killers. The gunfighter, known for his efficiency and ruthless methods, sets out on a violent pursuit across the rugged landscape. The path to vengeance is fraught with danger, betrayal, and a series of escalating confrontations.

Critical Reception

Posse from Hell is a straightforward, action-packed Western that showcases Audie Murphy in a typical heroic role. While not groundbreaking, it delivers solid genre entertainment with its pacing and classic Western tropes. Critics and audiences generally found it to be a competent entry in the Western canon, appreciated for its traditional storytelling and performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its classic Western action and straightforward narrative.
  • Audie Murphy's performance as a stoic gunslinger is a highlight.
  • A reliable, if not particularly original, entry into the Western genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Posse from Hell' appears to be generally positive, with viewers often highlighting the film's engaging plot and satisfying action sequences. Many appreciate Audie Murphy's presence and the film's adherence to traditional Western elements.

Fun Fact

Audie Murphy, a highly decorated World War II veteran, was one of the most successful Western actors of his time, starring in over three dozen films in the genre.

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John Chard

John Chard

There is always someone or something worthwhile. We just have to look hard enough. Posse from Hell is directed by Herbert Coleman and adapted to screenplay by Clair Huffaker from his own novel of the same name. It stars Audie Murphy, Joh...