Before I Hang(1940)
Beware! When Karloff stops the clock, your hour has come!
Before I Hang Synopsis
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
Before I Hang (1940) is a crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Nick Grindé, released on September 17, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Boris Karloff, Evelyn Keyes, Bruce Bennett and Don Beddoe. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Grindé
- Writers:
- Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Brown, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Producers:
- Wallace MacDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin H. Kline
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Before I Hang (1940) Trailer
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Before I Hang Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as Dr. John Garth
Evelyn Keyes
as Martha Garth
Bruce Bennett
as Dr. Paul Ames
Don Beddoe
as Capt. McGraw
Edward Van Sloan
as Dr. Ralph Howard
Ben Taggart
as Warden Thompson
Pedro de Cordoba
as Victor Sondini
- Wright Kramer
Wright Kramer
as George Wharton
Bertram Marburgh
as Stephen Barclay
Robert Fiske
as District Attorney
Frank Richards
as Otto Kron - Convict
Kenneth MacDonald
as Anson, Prison Guard
Key crew
Directed by Nick Grindé, written by Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Brown and Robert Hardy Andrews, produced by Wallace MacDonald.
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Before I Hang Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 35 ratings.
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Before I Hang – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before I Hang online?
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Before I Hang (1940) is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Before I Hang?
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The main cast of Before I Hang (1940) includes Boris Karloff, Evelyn Keyes, Bruce Bennett, Don Beddoe and Edward Van Sloan. The film was directed by Nick Grindé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before I Hang released?
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Before I Hang was released on September 17, 1940 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Before I Hang worth watching?
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Before I Hang (1940) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Before I Hang?
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