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Hellfighters

Hellfighters

Action · Adventure · Romance · 1968

The adventures of oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on real-life Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world.

Movie details

Hellfighters

“The Toughest Hellfighter Of All!”

1968 Action · Adventure · Romance 2h 1m

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6.3 / 10

Community rating

The adventures of oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on real-life Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Andrew V. McLaglen

Written by

Clair Huffaker

John Wayne

John Wayne

Chance Buckman

Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross

Tish Buckman

Jim Hutton

Jim Hutton

Greg Parker

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Madelyn Buckman

Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

Jack Lomax

Bruce Cabot

Bruce Cabot

Joe Horn

Edward Faulkner

Edward Faulkner

George Harris

Court is in session

Put Hellfighters on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.