The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy (2011)

The story of how 'Hell's Gate' at Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas came to have its name. Relive the story of how three outlaws' expeditions and encounters through historical 1870s Texas were remembered for a lifetime.

Director:

Tanner Beard

Writer:

Tanner Beard

Stars:

Eric Balfour, Lou Taylor Pucci, Henry Thomas

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Balfour	...	Will Edwards
Lou Taylor Pucci	...	Kid Called Kelly
Henry Thomas	...	John St. Helens
Jenna Dewan	...	Katherine Prescott
Summer Glau	...	Maggie Moon
Jamie Thomas King	...	John Henry 'Doc' Holliday
Tanner Beard	...	James McKinnon
Glenn Morshower	...	J.H. Gordon
William McNamara	...	Jones Moon (as Billy McNamara)
Michael Taber	...	Johnny Moon
Corey Knipe	...	The Russian
Barry Tubb	...	Sheriff Michaels
Michael Spears	...	Kutseena
Eddie Spears	...	Wakaree
Kevin Alejandro	...	August Edwards

Storyline

Surrounded by whisky-fueled outlaws and a treacherous wilderness, how is one to survive? Based on real events, this Texas based tale uncovers the mystery of the events surrounding the legendary Hell's Gate, a cliff formation that rises out of Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas. When a curious errand boy catches wind of one of America's most infamous crimes, he falls in with two desperate men on the wrong side of the law. Crossing paths with some of the West's most notorious figures, these three outlaws fight for their lives in the pursuit of fame and riches. Few are to be trusted, as their interwoven stories prove that everyone has a hidden agenda, and by no means is anyone innocent. Fueled by a talented ensemble cast THE LEGEND OF HELL'S GATE blends legend and history into a Western spectacle that recounts the treacherous existence in post Civil War Texas.

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Plot Keywords:

texas | doc holliday | sheriff | robbers | 1800s | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | History | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence, brief language and partial nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 2016 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Legend of Hell's Gate

Filming Locations:

Enchanted Springs Ranch - 242 Highway 46 W., Boerne, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

4Go West Productions, Flatiron Pictures, Silver Sail Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tanner Beard (James McKinnon) was actually born in Snyder, Texas.

User Reviews

A very watchable and entertaining western. Better then most of the recent offerings. Surprisingly good. I say B

"My name is not St. Helens, my name John Booth the assassin of Abraham Lincoln." Just outside Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas there is a cliff formation that is known as Hell's Gate. During the 1870's this place was home to notorious outlaws and crimes. When a young boy overhears a conversation involving the local bartender he thinks he found a way to get rich. He teams with two strangers in order to make it rich and famous. Being a huge history buff this movie seemed very interesting to me. It says based on a true story, but I'm not sure how accurate this actually is. I have been saying that the western genre has really fallen off in the last ten years. This one is still a definite B western, but it is much much better then most of the recent ones. The acting is iffy at best but the story keeps you watching and I was actually surprised at how much I was enjoying it. Overall, not a bad western at all. Very watchable and pretty entertaining. I give it a B.