36 Hours
"ONE-WAY ROAD TO VIOLENCE"
Originally released in 1953. 36 Hours is a crime/thriller film. directed by Montgomery Tully. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, and Gudrun Ure
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 36 Hours about?
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 i...
Who directed 36 Hours?
36 Hours was directed by Montgomery Tully.
How long is 36 Hours?
36 Hours has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was 36 Hours released?
36 Hours was released on December 4, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 36 Hours?
The main cast of 36 Hours includes Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure, Eric Pohlmann, John Chandos.