Twelve Hours to Live
Originally released in 1950. Twelve Hours to Live is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Luigi Zampa. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Gabin, Elli Parvo, and Antonella Lualdi
Synopsis
After dying in a car accident, wealthy shoe industrialist Carlo Bacchi finds himself in the afterlife, where he is condemned to hell for having committed evil while alive. Defending himself against the accusation in an impassioned plea, however, he succeeds in obtaining to return to earth for a few hours to make reparation for the evil he committed and, above all, for the bad deed that caused Amedeo Santini's suicide attempt. The affair will lead him to make a risky but happy choice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Jean Gabin
as Carlo Bacchi
Elli Parvo
as Lidia Guidi, l'amante di Carlo Bacchi
Antonella Lualdi
as Maria, la nipote di Santini
Paola Borboni
as Luisa, la sorella di Carlo Bacchi
Carlo Sposito
as il duca Luca Sorino
Elena Altieri
as la contessa
Maso Lotti
as Nanni, il fidanzato di Maria
Bella Starace Sainati
Marga Cella
Dante Maggio
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Italia Film
- Pathé Consortium Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelve Hours to Live about?
After dying in a car accident, wealthy shoe industrialist Carlo Bacchi finds himself in the afterlife, where he is condemned to hell for having committed evil while alive. Defending himself against...
Who directed Twelve Hours to Live?
Twelve Hours to Live was directed by Luigi Zampa.
How long is Twelve Hours to Live?
Twelve Hours to Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Twelve Hours to Live released?
Twelve Hours to Live was released on October 19, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twelve Hours to Live?
The main cast of Twelve Hours to Live includes Jean Gabin, Elli Parvo, Antonella Lualdi, Paola Borboni, Carlo Sposito.