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The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
843
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The Legend of Hell's Gate
The story of how 'Hell's Gate' at Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas came to have it's name. Relive the story of how three outlaws expeditions and encounters through historical 1870s Texas were remembered for a lifetime.
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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 reme... Read allThe 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.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
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    843
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tanner Beard
    • Writer
      • Tanner Beard
    • Stars
      • Eric Balfour
      • Lou Taylor Pucci
      • Henry Thomas
    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Eric Balfour
    Eric Balfour
    • Will Edwards
    Lou Taylor Pucci
    Lou Taylor Pucci
    • Kid Called Kelly
    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • John St. Helens
    Jenna Dewan
    Jenna Dewan
    • Katherine Prescott
    Summer Glau
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    • Maggie Moon
    Jamie Thomas King
    Jamie Thomas King
    • John Henry 'Doc' Holliday
    Tanner Beard
    Tanner Beard
    • James McKinnon
    Glenn Morshower
    Glenn Morshower
    • J.H. Gordon
    William McNamara
    William McNamara
    • Jones Moon
    • (as Billy McNamara)
    Michael Taber
    Michael Taber
    • Johnny Moon
    Corey Knipe
    • The Russian
    Barry Tubb
    Barry Tubb
    • Sheriff Michaels
    Michael Spears
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    Eddie Spears
    Eddie Spears
    • Wakaree
    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • August Edwards
    James Lafferty
    James Lafferty
    • Eigson Howard
    Robert Buckley
    Robert Buckley
    • Bacas Mitchell
    Stephen Monroe Taylor
    Stephen Monroe Taylor
    • Tower Mitchell
    • (as Steven Taylor)
    • Director
      • Tanner Beard
    • Writer
      • Tanner Beard
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    8keechicreek

    Great Job:This movie has the look and ambiance of Lonesome Dove without vulgar insinuations.

    Movie Review of "The Legend of Hells Gate" by GW "Bill" Johnson I just saw Tanner Bearden's Legend of Hells Gate: An American Conspiracy. He wrote it; directed it; and helped star in it along with Eric Balfour who also covers the ground he stands on. Star watchers should get a bright red permanent marker and put a big check next to these young men's names. Bearden a 28 year old young man is gifted along with his whole family as I found out. In Texas we would say; "He'll do to swim the river with". This movie has the look and ambiance of Lonesome Dove without vulgar insinuations.

    Bill Johnson Flat Rock Crossing on Big Keechi Creek, Texas
    1tbssic

    What the,,,,???

    Sadly the least I could give this (film?) was one star. Had there been anything less, I'd have clicked it. I've seen every cowboy ever made and this is right up there with the worst.

    The best part of the movie was that a lot of it was so dark that I couldn't see what was happening. I understand that dimming the lights is supposed to set the mood but,,,, total darkness??? It was so dark that the plot was also hidden from view. I've seen the sepia thing done before, especially interior shots, to try to give the film a period, old time, down and out, depressed look but in this case, it came off as if it was a copycat move and pressing to make up for a lack of,,, everything a good movie should have. There may have been some good scenery shots but any parts of the movie that you could actually see, looked as if they were all shot on a foggy day, 10 minutes before sundown. The scenes jumped around so much that I couldn't make any connection. And the individual scenes were filled with,,,, filler; unrelated, irrelevant, clock eating junk. In all honesty, I watched only 45 minutes and I had absolutely no idea what it was about. There was no suspense, no drama, no continuity, no plot, nothing to keep me watching.

    I know nothing at all about anyone connected with this movie, except Buck Taylor, so they may all be first timers. The production quality, sets and costumes were all pretty good. The acting, direction, editing and camera could use a bit of work but wasn't bad. It was easy to see that there was a lot of effort but,,, without light bulbs and a story,,, it was all for naught. I think they all should give it another try, but for God's sake,, next time,, wait for a story. See: Shane, High Noon, Unforgiven, The Tall T, Hondo.....
    2tdick16

    Not good

    I wanted it to be good, because I like the Western genre, but this wasn't... I wasn't given any reason to like any of the characters... There were no memorable performances... I might even say it was as bad as "Grown Ups"... You might think maybe the lack of budget caused it, but I think the story couldn't have been saved by a larger budget... Other items to not...... The guy playing Doc Holliday tried to sound like Val Kilmer... It didn't work... The guy playing the Irish guy tried to sound like an Irish guy... It didn't work... Movie just seemed to end without rhyme or reason... And they spelled "Enid" as in Enid, Oklahoma "Edin" in the closing 'what happened to these characters' thing they put up to explain what happened to characters when the movie just ended.
    2sauerkraut-96467

    Poor script and acting

    I REALLY hate scripts that are about an area that the writer knows nothing about. The one that jumped right out at me was when they were going to cross the Brazos river in Granbury and they had to swim. I have a news flash, unless it was right after a heavy rain storm which by all the dust I highly doubt, you can probably walk across the Brazos without getting your ankles wet! Also, they rode horseback from Dallas to Granbury in one night, which is also HIGHLY unlikely since as the crow flies it has to be at least 70 miles. From downtown Fort Worth it is at least 45 miles.

    The accents by the actors were so bad, and that goes for the Irish, southern, and the others that were unrecognizable.
    Momo-36

    Good little western for the masses

    I had seen the short and then saw the film at the Newport festival. A good 'indie' western production and the ever glowing Summer Rain is always a favorite! Eric Balfour was interesting to see in this genre. Rest of the cast was good and nice to see some new Indian actors, who can act. All in all a good film considering the budget isn't nearly as much as big studio produced westerns. I would suggest it for those who love westerns, Eric Balfour, Summer Rain and conspiracy theorists. Great to see Henry Thomas - E.T. anyone? I know he's done other films but he had a meaty role finally. Something that was a bit of a stand out role, which he hasn't had a lot of. When and if it is the theaters, I'll suggest my parents to go see it. It's got a wide appeal as the cast is young and now with Cowboys and Aliens, the younger generation will start having an appreciation for westerns again.

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

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2016 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Possum Kingdom, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • 4Go West Productions
      • Flatiron Pictures
      • Silver Sail Entertainment
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      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 48 minutes
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