6 Hours to Live
Synopsis
The victim of a political assassination is resurrected by a scientific experiment. However, the effects only last for six hours, and he must find his killer in that time.
Top Cast
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Warner Baxter
Captain Paul Onslow
Miriam Jordan
Baroness Valerie von Sturm
John Boles
Karl Kranz
George F. Marion
Professor Otto Bauer
Halliwell Hobbes
Baron Emil von Sturm
Irene Ware
The Prostitute
Beryl Mercer
The Widow
Edward McWade
Ivan
Edwin Maxwell
Police Commissioner
Dewey Robinson
Blucher
Eugenie Besserer
The Marquisa
Claude King
Conference Chairman
Torben Meyer
Sturges
John Reinhardt
Masher
Bodil Rosing
Greta
Michael Visaroff
Monsieur Thereux
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
Flosky
John Davidson
Kellner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King
- Original Score
- R. H. Bassett, Peter Brunelli
- Original Title
- 6 Hours to Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Bradley King, Gordon Morris, Morton Barteaux
R. H. Bassett, Peter Brunelli
John F. Seitz
Ralph Dixon
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
R. H. Bassett
Original Music Composer
Ralph Dixon
Editor
Peter Brunelli
Original Music Composer
David Cox
Costume Design
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Bradley King
Screenplay
Sam Benson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 6 Hours to Live.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 6 Hours to Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 6 Hours to Live about?
The victim of a political assassination is resurrected by a scientific experiment. However, the effects only last for six hours, and he must find his killer in that time.
Who directed 6 Hours to Live?
6 Hours to Live was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in 6 Hours to Live?
The principal cast of 6 Hours to Live includes Warner Baxter, Miriam Jordan, John Boles, George F. Marion, Halliwell Hobbes.
When was 6 Hours to Live released and how long is it?
6 Hours to Live was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for 6 Hours to Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 6 Hours to Live was composed by R. H. Bassett, Peter Brunelli.