Hell Bent for Leather

In the Western film Hell Bent for Leather, a horse trader who is wrongly accused of murder embarks on a quest to prove his innocence, confronting obstacles along the way. The picture features performances by Audie Murphy and Stephen McNally.

Hell Bent for Leather is a programme presented as a Western film. The title signals a story set in the classic frontier world, and the production is classified simply as a movie rather than a series or serial. The central narrative follows a horse trader who finds himself falsely implicated in a murder. Determined to clear his name, he embarks on a personal quest to uncover the truth and demonstrate his innocence to the authorities and the community around him. The protagonist’s trade in horses places him squarely within the everyday life of the Old West, providing a backdrop of open ranges, trading posts and the rugged landscape that typifies the genre. His wrongful accusation forces him to navigate the law‑less territories and confront the people who hold the power to decide his fate. Throughout the film the storyline concentrates on his efforts to prove that he did not commit the crime, keeping the focus on the pursuit of justice within a Western setting. The plot moves forward as he gathers evidence, confronts suspects and strives to restore his reputation, all while the atmosphere remains true to the conventions of a traditional Western adventure.