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36 Hours

1953-12-04 · 80 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Montgomery Tully
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dan DuryeaDan DuryeaMajor Bill Rogers
Elsie AlbiinElsie AlbiinKatherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin)
Gudrun UreGudrun UreSister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun)
Eric PohlmannEric PohlmannSlossen, the smuggler
John ChandosJohn ChandosOrville Hart
Kenneth GriffithKenneth GriffithHenry Slosson
Harold LangHarold LangHarry Cross
Marianne StoneMarianne StonePam Palmer
Jane CarrJane CarrSoup Kitchen Supervisor
Michael GoldenMichael GoldenThe Inspector
Christine AdrianMrs. Hart (Uncredited)
Sheila BerryWren (Uncredited)
Gabrielle BluntWren (Uncredited)
Kenneth BrownKenneth BrownCop (Uncredited)
Fred DavisFred DavisPolice Photographer (Uncredited)
Richard FordSergeant (Uncredited)
Angela GlynneWren (Uncredited)
Robert HendersonRobert HendersonPop (Uncredited)
Jacqueline McKenzieCanteen Waitress (Uncredited)
Russell NapierRussell NapierDetective at Ann's Apartment (Uncredited)

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