36 Hours(1953)
One-way road to violence.
36 Hours Synopsis
When his wife stops writing to him and his letters are returned unanswered, Dan becomes extremely concerned about her welfare. He returns home but is only able to meet with her briefly before she is found murdered. Dan is the obvious suspect but has only 36 hours to find out who murdered her. In so doing he uncovers a shocking catalogue of his wife's past affairs and an identity that he knew nothing about.
36 Hours (1953) is a crime and thriller film directed by Montgomery Tully, released on December 4, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure and Eric Pohlmann. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Montgomery Tully
- Writers:
- Steve Fisher, Steve Fisher
- Producers:
- Anthony Hinds
- Cinematographer:
- Walter J. Harvey
- Composer:
- Ivor Slaney
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
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36 Hours Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Duryea
as Major Bill Rogers
Elsie Albiin
as Katherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin)
Gudrun Ure
as Sister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun)
Eric Pohlmann
as Slossen, the smuggler
John Chandos
as Orville Hart
Kenneth Griffith
as Henry Slosson
Harold Lang
as Harry Cross
Marianne Stone
as Pam Palmer
Jane Carr
as Soup Kitchen Supervisor
Michael Golden
as The Inspector
- Christine Adrian
Christine Adrian
as Mrs. Hart (Uncredited)
- Sheila Berry
Sheila Berry
as Wren (Uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Montgomery Tully, written by Steve Fisher and Steve Fisher, produced by Anthony Hinds.
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36 Hours Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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36 Hours – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 36 Hours online?
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36 Hours (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in 36 Hours?
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The main cast of 36 Hours (1953) includes Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure, Eric Pohlmann and John Chandos. The film was directed by Montgomery Tully. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 36 Hours released?
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36 Hours was released on December 4, 1953 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is 36 Hours worth watching?
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36 Hours (1953) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 36 Hours?
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