When the Clock Strikes
“When the clock strikes the alarm screams "murder!"”
Synopsis
A condemned criminal's acquaintances gather at a remote lodge on the eve of his execution to search for hidden money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas Gaultois
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- When the Clock Strikes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Harvard Film Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Dallas Gaultois
Richard LaSalle
Kenneth Peach
Robert Carlisle
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Dallas Gaultois
Screenplay
Robert Carlisle
Editor
Kenneth Peach
Director of Photography
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Richard LaSalle
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Clock Strikes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Clock Strikes about?
A condemned criminal's acquaintances gather at a remote lodge on the eve of his execution to search for hidden money.
Who directed When the Clock Strikes?
When the Clock Strikes was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in When the Clock Strikes?
The principal cast of When the Clock Strikes includes James Brown, Merry Anders, Henry Corden, Roy Barcroft, Peggy Stewart.
When was When the Clock Strikes released and how long is it?
When the Clock Strikes was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Clock Strikes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Clock Strikes was composed by Richard LaSalle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Clock Strikes?
When the Clock Strikes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).