A Covenant with Death(1967)
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A Covenant with Death Synopsis
An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
A Covenant with Death (1967) is a drama film directed by Lamont Johnson, released on February 15, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars George Maharis, Earl Holliman, Laura Devon and Katy Jurado. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Lamont Johnson
- Writers:
- Stephen Becker, Lawrence B. Marcus, Saul Levitt
- Production:
- William Conrad Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Covenant with Death (1967) Trailer
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A Covenant with Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Maharis
as Ben Lewis
Earl Holliman
as Brian Talbot
Laura Devon
as Rosemary Berquist
Katy Jurado
as Eulalia Lewis
Gene Hackman
as Harmsworth
Arthur O'Connell
as Judge Hockstadter
Sidney Blackmer
as Col. Oates
John Anderson
as Dietrich
Whit Bissell
as Bruce Donnelly
Kent Smith
as Oliver Parmalee
Paul Birch
as Governor
Emilio Fernández
as Ignacio
Key crew
Directed by Lamont Johnson, written by Stephen Becker, Lawrence B. Marcus and Saul Levitt.
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A Covenant with Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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A Covenant with Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Covenant with Death online?
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A Covenant with Death (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Covenant with Death?
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The main cast of A Covenant with Death (1967) includes George Maharis, Earl Holliman, Laura Devon, Katy Jurado and Gene Hackman. The film was directed by Lamont Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Covenant with Death released?
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A Covenant with Death was released on February 15, 1967 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is A Covenant with Death worth watching?
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A Covenant with Death (1967) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Covenant with Death?
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