Three Hours to Kill
“The Man With The Rope Scar ON HIS NECK!”
Synopsis
After three years on the run, Jim Guthrie returns with the scar of a rope burn on his neck. In a flashback, we learn how he was framed for murder but then escaped from the lynch mob just as he was about to be hung. Tired of running, he has returned to find the real killer and the Sheriff has given him just three hours to do it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Alan Simmons, Roy Huggins
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Three Hours to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Richard Alan Simmons, Roy Huggins, Alex Gottlieb
Paul Sawtell
Charles Lawton Jr.
Gene Havlick
Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenplay
Gene Havlick
Editor
Roy Huggins
Screenplay
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Hours to Kill
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What is Three Hours to Kill about?
After three years on the run, Jim Guthrie returns with the scar of a rope burn on his neck. In a flashback, we learn how he was framed for murder but then escaped from the lynch mob just as he was about to be hung. Tired of running, he has returned to find the real killer and the Sheriff has given him just three hours to do it.
Who directed Three Hours to Kill?
Three Hours to Kill was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in Three Hours to Kill?
The principal cast of Three Hours to Kill includes Dana Andrews, Donna Reed, Dianne Foster, Stephen Elliott, Richard Coogan.
When was Three Hours to Kill released and how long is it?
Three Hours to Kill was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Hours to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Hours to Kill was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Hours to Kill?
Three Hours to Kill holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).