Hellfighters 1968

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juicy rating
73%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
21%
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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.

John Wayne

as Chance Buckman

Katharine Ross

as Tish Buckman

Jim Hutton

as Greg Parker

Vera Miles

as Madelyn Buckman

Jay C. Flippen

as Jack Lomax

Bruce Cabot

as Joe Horn

Edward Faulkner

as George Harris

Edmund Hashim

as Colonel Valdez

Barbara Stuart

as Irene Foster

Valentin de Vargas

as Amal Bokru

Director:

Andrew V. McLaglen

Writer:

Clair Huffaker

Genres:

Action,Adventure,Romance

Release Date:

1968 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

121 min

MMPA Rating:

G

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Hellfighters

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

John Wayne

as Chance Buckman

Katharine Ross

as Tish Buckman

Jim Hutton

as Greg Parker

Vera Miles

as Madelyn Buckman

Jay C. Flippen

as Jack Lomax

Bruce Cabot

as Joe Horn

Edward Faulkner

as George Harris

Edmund Hashim

as Colonel Valdez

Barbara Stuart

as Irene Foster

Valentin de Vargas

as Amal Bokru

Frances Fong

as Madame Loo

Alberto Morin

as General Lopez

Alan Caillou

as Harry York

Laraine Stephens

as Helen Meadows

John Alderson

as Jim Hatch

Lal Chand Mehra

as Dr. Songla

Rudy Diaz

as Zamora

Bebe Louie

as Gumdrop

Chris Chandler

as Houston TV Reporter

Howard Finch

as Ed 'Cal' Calhoun

Richard 'Cactus' Pryor

as Chance's Doctor

Big John Hamilton

as Lipman

Chuck Roberson

as Firefighter in Plane (uncredited)

John Stephenson

as Mr. Chapman (uncredited)

Edward Colmans

as Senor Caldez (uncredited)

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

as Hernando (uncredited)

Eddie Smith

as Caddie (uncredited)

George Hoagland

as Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Leon Alton

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Shep Houghton

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Ethelreda Leopold

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Leoda Richards

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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