Hellbenders

– The Civil War has ended, but not for Jonas, a ruthless Confederate officer who wants to continue the..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1967
Original Name:
I crudeli
Hellbenders (1967) - Also known as I crudeli

The Civil War has ended, but not for Jonas, a ruthless Confederate officer who wants to continue the fight by reorganizing Confederate troops in the Southwest with the support of a large sum of stolen money. He devises an elaborate ruse to allow his small party to travel with minimal scrutiny through hostile territory, for the money is hidden in a coffin said to contain the body of his dead son. Jonas' other sons travel with him along with a hired "widow", as they proceed to what they hope to be a new start to the War between the States. However, while en route, they face severe, ongoing strife among themselves and successive threats from Union soldiers, a posse of cowboys, and an Indian war party.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
Filming Locations:
USA

Hellbenders (1967) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Jun 1967

Language:

Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Sergio Corbucci

Writer:

Albert Band (story), Ugo Liberatore (story), Ugo Liberatore (screenplay), José Gutiérrez Maesso (screenplay), Virgil C. Gerlach (original treatment), Louis Garfinkle (additional dialogue)

Main Actors:

Joseph Cotten, Norma Bengell, Julián Mateos, Gino Pernice

Plot:

The Civil War has ended, but not for Jonas, a ruthless Confederate officer who wants to continue the fight by reorganizing Confederate troops in the Southwest with the support of a large sum of stolen money. He devises an elaborate ruse to allow his small party to travel with minimal scrutiny through hostile territory, for the money is hidden in a coffin said to contain the body of his dead son. Jonas' other sons travel with him along with a hired "widow", as they proceed to what they hope to be a new start to the War between the States. However, while en route, they face severe, ongoing strife among themselves and successive threats from Union soldiers, a posse of cowboys, and an Indian war party.

Production:

Anchor Bay Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10