Private Hell 36
"These are night faces... Living on the edge of evil and violence!"
Originally released in 1954. Private Hell 36 is a crime/drama film. directed by Don Siegel. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, and Howard Duff
Synopsis
In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lilli is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lilli's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lilli and Jack are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (41 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ida Lupino
as Lilli Marlowe
Steve Cochran
as Police Sgt. Cal Bruner
Howard Duff
as Police Sgt. Jack Farnham
Dean Jagger
as Police Capt. Michaels
Dorothy Malone
as Francey Farnham
James Anderson
as Patrolman in Locker Room (uncredited)
William Boyett
as Stimson (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
as Murdered Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
as Mr. Mace (uncredited)
George Dockstader
as Fugitive (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Filmakers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Private Hell 36 about?
In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham inves...
Who directed Private Hell 36?
Private Hell 36 was directed by Don Siegel.
How long is Private Hell 36?
Private Hell 36 has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Private Hell 36 released?
Private Hell 36 was released on September 3, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Private Hell 36?
The main cast of Private Hell 36 includes Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff, Dean Jagger, Dorothy Malone.