Question 1

Why did Dennis Hopper supposedly need 85 retakes on this film?

Accepted Answer

According to myth, Dennis Hopper required 85 retakes for one scene, causing director Henry Hathaway to yell, 'You'll never work in this town again!' Don Murray stated this never occurred, and Hopper worked steadily through the 1960s.

Question 2

What is the truth behind Dennis Hopper's 'brown list' status after this film?

Accepted Answer

Hopper was under a 'brown list' from major Hollywood films. His work after this was mostly in TV and minor B-movies until Hathaway hired him for 'The Sons of Katie Elder' in 1965, his first major Hollywood film in eight years.

Question 3

Who plays the vengeful brothers in From Hell to Texas?

Accepted Answer

Dennis Hopper plays Tom Boyd, one of the vengeful brothers; R.G. Armstrong plays Hunter Boyd, the land baron father of the deceased son.

Question 4

Which director worked with Dennis Hopper on this film and later on True Grit?

Accepted Answer

Director Henry Hathaway directed From Hell to Texas and later worked with Dennis Hopper on True Grit (1969) and The Sons of Katie Elder (1965).

Question 5

What is the central conflict in From Hell to Texas?

Accepted Answer

Cowboy Tod Lohman accidentally kills the son of land baron Hunter Boyd and flees from the dead man's vengeful brothers. He hides on Amos Bradley's ranch and falls in love with his daughter Juanita, but fears his pursuers will catch up.

From Hell to Texas

Customers also watched

Loved this film?

Share with others