Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

HomeyTao For having a relatively low budget, the film's style and overall art direction are immensely impressive.

Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Isbel A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

beren001 I enjoyed watching this series while it lasted. The concept was interesting and potentially a great vehicle for exploring values and character. However, at times, the actors, especially Blake, were somewhat over the top and seemed to be suffering from a lack of discipline and direction. A few times I wondered whether Blake was directing shows himself or, in some other way had too much control over the show. The characters were interesting and diverse and the idea of an island of generosity and care existing in a sea of poverty, despair and cruelty was appealing. I think it could have been a real winner with good, solid direction and writing. Too bad Blake bailed out before it had a chance to get it together.

khicks29 This is a wonderful drama that never had the chance to be able to grow into a long term series. Robert Blake did a wonderful job of showing a rough, hard nose, tough love exterior while taking us to tender heartfelt moments that revealed a sensitive and caring Priest.This is not a typical "church" drama. It deals with hard life issues such as; rape, terminal illness, gang violence, domestic abuse, child abuse, and abandonment...and it deals with them in a "get your hands dirty" kind of way. Father Noah "Hardstep" Rivers, who grew up living in an orphanage, abandoned as an infant, is not afraid to go where the people of his church are and face their problems with them day after day.Most of the rest of the cast did a good job and with time would have melted together in a wonderful, hard hitting series. While trying to find its stride the one and only season of "Helltown" and the original pilot movie "The Father of Helltown" are well worth watching.

clvcollins99 I have only very fond memories of this too short lived clever and well done TV series. It came on after Highway To Heaven and was in my opinion the better show. Bobby Blake was great. I loved the cast and the stories. And I just loved the theme song sung by Sammy Davis Jr. Sammy had also sung the theme to Bobby's other series Berreta. And the 2 themes did sound very similar. I was trying to find the Hell Town lyrics when I found the IMDb listing.HT should have been helped to continue. It was a 'hell' of a good TV series. It had heart and soul..I so would like to see this series get put out on DVD. I would buy it.

James Carbajal I've had the pleasure of watching Robert Blake work over the years, and In my opinion, he is probably one of the most underrated actors in the business. He not only brings presence to the screen, but unbelievable believability to his roles, from Tony Baretta to Father Hardstep, you can't help but love this guy. From the beginning as little Mickey, with the Our gang series to Electra Glide in Blue, Mr Blake has always been an actor of admiration. One can just look at him and see his humbleness shine through, and his eagerness to please the audience. It is this mans opinion that Mr Blake be given the respect and honor that comes with the diligence, and the expertise of his craft. And more importantly the creativity it has taken for him to remain a man of all times. Thank You Sincerely James Damaso Carbajal-Denver