Hell Drivers (1957)

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Ex-con trucker tries to expose his boss's rackets.

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Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.

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4 May 2005 | Dire_Straits
8
| Stout, taut, dark, star-studded neo-noir
I've seen this film twice. I'd like to see it again.

The look of the film-quality is that of many other British films around the same time period. It's dark and grainy (think "Frankenstein"). It makes for pleasant viewing, because of the tenseness provided the whole way.

The story is convoluted (and as someone else mentioned, where are the police?) and the film is sped up sometimes when they are driving, but you won't care - as the film is tense and there is a lot of action prevailing.

The film is loaded with stars-to-be. Sean Connery and Patrick McGoohan just to name two. Come on, you HAVE to watch this!

It seems the film is available in Region 2 on DVD, but it's not available in the US. Well it will be someday I hope.

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Trivia

Although Stanley Baker had played major supporting roles in films to great acclaim for several years, this was the first time he played the leading role in a movie.

Quotes

C. 'Red' Redman, Foreman: I don't like yer' attitude. You've got a chip on your shoulder.
Tom Yately: You think so?
C. 'Red' Redman, Foreman: An' if I was to knock it off, your head might go with it.
Tom Yately: Well, I'm the last man to want to walk around without a head.

Goofs

When Red and his boss get into truck number 3, it has no number plate. When they arrive at the quarry road turning to park, the truck now wears a number plate.

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

26 July 1957

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

Hollybush Lane, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

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