Seven Hours to Judgment
“Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. No time to waste.”
Synopsis
A distraught husband kidnaps the judge who freed his wife's killers on insufficient evidence. He gives him seven hours to find evidence that will put them away, or he'll kill his wife.
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Seven Hours to Judgment (1988) - Home Video Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beau Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliot Stephens, Walter Halsey Davis
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Seven Hours to Judgment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Diamant Production, Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beau Bridges
Elliot Stephens, Walter Halsey Davis
John Debney
Hanania Baer
Bill Butler
Moshe Diamant, Paul Mason, Helen Szabo, Eduard Sarlui, Mort Abrahams
Department Leadership Roster
Beau Bridges
Director
Elliot Stephens
Screenplay
Walter Halsey Davis
Screenplay
Phedon Papamichael
Production Design
Mort Abrahams
Producer
Bill Butler
Editor
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Sandra Lee Gimpel
Stunt Coordinator
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Hours to Judgment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seven Hours to Judgment about?
A distraught husband kidnaps the judge who freed his wife's killers on insufficient evidence. He gives him seven hours to find evidence that will put them away, or he'll kill his wife.
Who directed Seven Hours to Judgment?
Seven Hours to Judgment was directed by Beau Bridges.
Who stars in Seven Hours to Judgment?
The principal cast of Seven Hours to Judgment includes Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Julianne Phillips, Tiny Ron, Glenn-Michael Jones.
When was Seven Hours to Judgment released and how long is it?
Seven Hours to Judgment was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Hours to Judgment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Hours to Judgment was composed by John Debney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Hours to Judgment?
Seven Hours to Judgment holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).