Hell Drivers (1957)
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- Approved
- 1h 48min
- Crime, Drama
- 26 Jul 1957 (UK)
- Movie
A rookie trucker tries to expose his boss' rackets.
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Award:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
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Cast verified as complete
| Stanley Baker | ... |
Tom Yately
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| Herbert Lom | ... |
Gino Rossi
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| Peggy Cummins | ... |
Lucy
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| Patrick McGoohan | ... |
C. 'Red' Redman
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| William Hartnell | ... |
Cartley
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| Wilfrid Lawson | ... |
Ed
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| Sidney James | ... |
Dusty
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| Jill Ireland | ... |
Jill
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| Alfie Bass | ... |
Tinker
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| Gordon Jackson | ... |
Scottie
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| David McCallum | ... |
Jimmy Yately
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| Sean Connery | ... |
Johnny Kates
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Wensley Pithey | ... |
Pop
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| George Murcell | ... |
Tub
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| Marjorie Rhodes | ... |
Ma West
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| Vera Day | ... |
Blonde at Dance
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| Beatrice Varley | ... |
Mrs. Yately - Tom's Mother
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| Robin Bailey | ... |
Hawlett Assistant Manager
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John Miller | ... |
Minor Role
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| Jerry Stovin | ... |
Chick Keithley
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| John Horsley | ... |
Doctor Attending Gino
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| Marianne Stone | ... |
Nurse Attending Gino
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Ronald Clarke | ... |
Barber Joe
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Anna Cameron | ... |
Girl at Dance (uncredited)
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Dennis Carnell | ... |
Man at Dance (uncredited)
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Rosemary Chalmers | ... |
Girl at Dance (uncredited)
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| Pauline Chamberlain | ... |
Girl at Dance (uncredited)
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Michael Collins | ... |
Hawlett Driver (uncredited)
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Helen Ford | ... |
Woman at Dance (uncredited)
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Otto Friese | ... |
Man at Dance (uncredited)
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Anthony John | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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Barry Johns | ... |
Man at Dance (uncredited)
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Gertrude Kaye | ... |
Lady at Dance (uncredited)
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Charles Lamb | ... |
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
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Pat Lewis | ... |
Lady at Dance (uncredited)
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| Hal Osmond | ... |
Station Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
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Howard Pays | ... |
Bill,Man at Dance (uncredited)
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Sandra Robb | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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Terry Sartain | ... |
Man at Dance (uncredited)
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Stuart Saunders | ... |
Spokesman at Dance (uncredited)
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Jean St. Clair | ... |
Spinster (uncredited)
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Emile Stemmler | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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Vi Stevens | ... |
Mrs. Lipton (uncredited)
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Ben Williams | ... |
Harry, Hawlett Gateman (uncredited)
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| Ian Wilson | ... |
Gibson, Hawlett Paymaster (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Cy Endfield | ... | (as C. Raker Endfield) |
Written by
| John Kruse | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Cy Endfield | ... | (screenplay) (as C. Raker Endfield) |
| John Kruse | ... | (short story) |
| Cy Endfield | ... | (adapted for the screen by) (as C. Raker Endfield) |
Produced by
| Benjamin Fisz | ... | producer (as S. Benjamin Fisz) |
| Earl St. John | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Hubert Clifford | ||
Cinematography by
| Geoffrey Unsworth | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John D. Guthridge | ||
Editorial Department
| Desmond Lowden | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Ernest Archer | ||
Makeup Department
| W.T. Partleton | ... | makeup artist |
| Stella Rivers | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Bill Kirby | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stanley Hosgood | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Arthur Taksen | ... | set dresser |
| Dickie Bamber | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
| Chick McCarthy | ... | standby props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bill Daniels | ... | sound recordist |
| Jim Groom | ... | sound editor |
| Robert T. MacPhee | ... | sound recordist |
| Harry Fairbairn | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Harcourt | ... | camera operator |
| Michael Dryhurst | ... | clapper loader: second unit (uncredited) |
| Mike Fox | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Ian Jeayes | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Reg Johnson | ... | camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
| Douglas Milsome | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Robin Vidgeon | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yvonne Caffin | ... | costume supervisor |
| Margaret Lewin | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Hubert Clifford | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tilly Day | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Arthur Alcott | ... | production controller for Pinewood Studios |
| Paul Hitchcock | ... | assistant production controller (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation (presents)
- Aqua Film Productions
Distributors
- J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (1957) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as J.Arthur Rank Film Distributors Limited) (released by)
- Rank Film Distributors of America (1958) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank (1957) (France) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1984) (Australia) (video)
- PVB Editions (2002) (France) (DVD)
- Carlton Visual Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Truckerflicks (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Pidax Film (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- B&D Film (logo)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Joe "Tom" Yateley is an ex-convict. Trying to leave his past behind, he decides to start working for the Hawlett Trucking company, which transports gravel. It's an aggressive company, where speed is everything. Doing too few runs in a day? You're out. Red is the most experienced trucker. He can do eighteen runs in a day. Tom soon makes friends with Lucy, the secretary, and Gino, a driver. But the record of Red intrigues him and he wants to break it. Gino advises against it, but he helps Tom when he wants to go through with it. Soon trouble begins when Red and the other drivers form a united front against Tom. Just when Tom has enough and decides to pack his bags, Lucy tells him Gino had a terrible accident. She also tells about the corruption of Hawlett Trucking. Written by Arnoud Tiele (zelva@tiele.nl) |
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| Taglines | Roaring Down the World's Deadliest Roads! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Although Stanley Baker had played major supporting roles in movies to great acclaim for several years, this was the first time he played the leading role in a movie. See more » |
| Goofs | During the fight between Tom and Red, Red's cigarette drops from his mouth to the floor, but it is back in his mouth in the next shot. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Interpol Calling (1959). See more » |
| Quotes |
Lucy, Hawlett Trucking Secretary:
You think I'm flinging myself at you, don't you? Tom Yately: You're doing a fair imitation. See more » |