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From Hell to Texas poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.8 / 100
1958·Action / Drama / Romance·1h 40m

FROM HELL TO TEXAS

“in the tradition of "StageCoach" "High Noon" and "Shane"”

The naive cowboy Tod Lohman accidentally kills the son of the powerful land baron Hunter Boyd. Tod runs for his life, pursued by the dead man's vengeful brothers. Tod shelters on the ranch of Amos Bradley and he falls in love with his daughter Juanita. However, Tod is concerned that he'll eventually have to leave when his pursuers catch up with him.

Above the Line
Henry Hathaway·DirectorWendell Mayes·ScreenplayRobert Buckner·ScreenplayWilfrid M. Cline·Director of PhotographyDaniele Amfitheatrof·MusicJohnny Ehrin·Editor
Cast
Don Murray·Tod LohmanDiane Varsi·Juanita BradleyChill Wills·Amos BradleyDennis Hopper·Tom BoydR.G. Armstrong·Hunter BoydJay C. Flippen·Jake LeffertfingerMargo·Mrs. BradleyJohn Larch·Hal CarmodyKen Scott·Otis BoydRodolfo Acosta·Bayliss
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 2
Henry Hathaway·DirectorStanley Hough·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Wendell Mayes·ScreenplayRobert Buckner·ScreenplayCharles O. Locke·Book
Camera· 2
Wilfrid M. Cline·Director of PhotographyRoger Shearman·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Johnny Ehrin·EditorLeonard Doss·Editorial Consultant
Sound & Music· 4
Daniele Amfitheatrof·MusicEugene Irvine·SoundEdward B. Powell·OrchestratorHarry M. Leonard·Sound
Art & Design· 8
Lyle R. Wheeler·Art DirectionWalter M. Simonds·Art DirectionAdele Balkan·Costume DesignCharles LeMaire·Costume DesignWalter M. Scott·Set DecorationChester L. Bayhi·Set DecorationDon B. Greenwood·Property MasterBen Nye·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Robert Buckner·Producer
Other Departments· 3
L.B. Abbott·Visual EffectsHelen Turpin·HairstylistLoren Janes·Stunts
By the Numbers
67.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action, Tense
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man in a tan shirt and brown pants, holding a rifle, with a red bandana around his neck. He appears to be running, with an open mout”

western
Key Elements
RifleBandanaHorses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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