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Straight to Hell (1987) | Criteria

Still from Straight to Hell — Straight to Hell (1987) — Alex CoxPhotographed by Tom Richmond

Alex Cox

Straight to Hell

Name: Straight to Hell
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Action, Western
Released: 1987
Duration: 86 min

United Kingdom / English / 1987 / 1h 26m

Scheduled to leaveNov 30

Crime Comedy Action Western

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Letterboxd: 3.11/5·5.9K ratings·2.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A gang of bank robbers with a suitcase full of money go to the desert to hide out. After burying the loot, they find their way to a surreal town full of cowboys who drink an awful lot of coffee.

Included in
Alex Cox’s Punk Provocations
Position 2
Included in
Starring Courtney Love
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlex Cox

WriterAlex Cox, Dick Rude

CinematographerTom Richmond

ComposerDan Wool

EditorDavid Martin

ProducerEric Fellner, Paul Raphael

Cast

Dick Rudeas Willy

Sy Richardsonas Norwood

Courtney Loveas Velma

Joe Strummeras Simms

Jennifer Balgobinas Fabienne

Miguel Sandovalas George

Shane MacGowanas Bruno McMahon

Spider Stacyas Angel Eyes McMahon

Xander Berkeleyas Preacher McMahon

Biff Yeageras Frank McMahon

Terry Woodsas Tom McMahon

James Fearnleyas Jimmy McMahon

Andrew Rankenas Lance McMahon

Philip Chevronas Ed McMahon

Ed Pansulloas Mac McMahon

Martin Turneras Stupid McMahon

Paul Verneras Repo McMahon

Cait O'Riordanas Slim McMahon

Karl Braunas Blacksmith McMahon

Jem Fineras Granpa McMahon

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Highway Patrolman1991

Both directed by Alex Cox

Scheduled to leave Nov 30