A Life in the Balance(1955)
A killer with the cunning of a maniac. A little boy with the courage of a lion.
A Life in the Balance Synopsis
A widower's young son leads the police to a killer of sinners in Mexico City.
A Life in the Balance (1955) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Harry Horner, released on July 1, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Ricardo Montalban, Anne Bancroft, Lee Marvin and José Pérez. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Horner
- Writers:
- Robert Presnell Jr., Leo Townsend, Georges Simenon
- Producers:
- Leonard Goldstein
- Composer:
- Raúl Lavista
- Production:
- Tele-Voz S.A., Panoramic Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Life in the Balance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricardo Montalban
as Antonio Gómez
Anne Bancroft
as María Ibinia
Lee Marvin
as The Killer
José Pérez
as Paco Gómez
Rodolfo Acosta
as Lt. Fernando
Carlos Múzquiz
as Capt. Saldana
Jorge Treviño
as Sergeant
José Torvay
as Andrés Martínez
- Eva Calvo
Eva Calvo
as Carla Arlota
Fanny Schiller
as Carmen Martínez
Tamara Garina
as Doña Lucrecia
Pascual García Peña
as Porter (as Pascual G. Pena)
Key crew
Directed by Harry Horner, written by Robert Presnell Jr., Leo Townsend and Georges Simenon, produced by Leonard Goldstein.
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A Life in the Balance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.
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A Life in the Balance – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Life in the Balance?
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The main cast of A Life in the Balance (1955) includes Ricardo Montalban, Anne Bancroft, Lee Marvin, José Pérez and Rodolfo Acosta. The film was directed by Harry Horner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Life in the Balance released?
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A Life in the Balance was released on July 1, 1955 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is A Life in the Balance worth watching?
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A Life in the Balance (1955) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.