Hell's Companion
Hell's Companion

Hell's Companion

1959Movie93 minJapanese

During the seventh-year memorial service for Katsugoro and Genji, Ikari Genji himself emerged from the coffin brought in by the hearse seeking revenge

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Edward L. CahnGenres: Western, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young rancher, framed for a murder he didn't commit, escapes from prison and seeks to clear his name. He finds himself in a dangerous situation when he crosses paths with a ruthless outlaw gang. Pursued by the law and threatened by criminals, he must fight for survival and expose the truth.

Critical Reception

Hell's Companion is a low-budget B-movie Western that garnered modest attention upon its release. While not a critical darling, it is often seen as a competent entry in the genre, praised for its straightforward narrative and earnest performances, particularly from its then-emerging cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its efficient pacing and classic Western tropes.
  • Ed Nelson's performance as the wrongly accused protagonist is often highlighted.
  • Recognized as a solid, albeit unexceptional, example of 1950s B-Westerns.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive for its age, with viewers appreciating its straightforward storytelling and the period-appropriate Western atmosphere.

Fun Fact

Robert Vaughn, who plays the antagonist in this film, would later achieve significant fame for his role as Napoleon Solo in the hit 1960s television series 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'

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