From Hell to Texas (1958) – A Raw Western Tale of Pursuit, Redemption & Survival

Directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Don Murray as the hunted Tod Lohman, From Hell to Texas (1958) is a gripping Western of chase and conscience. Framed for killing a cattle baron’s son, Tod flees across New Mexico pursued by a relentless posse led by R.G. Armstrong’s Hunter Boyd. Along the way, he seeks shelter with rancher Amos Bradley (Chill Wills) and his daughter Juanita (Diane Varsi), forging love and moral strength. When the pursuit grows violent, Tod must decide whether to run or stand and face the Boyd family. With tense camerawork, stirring music, and a director’s tight storytelling, this film captures the harsh beauty and moral complexity of the American frontier.