Before I Hang
“Beware! When Karloff stops the clock, your hour has come!”
Synopsis
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
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Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Dr. John Garth
Evelyn Keyes
Martha Garth
Bruce Bennett
Dr. Paul Ames
Don Beddoe
Capt. McGraw
Edward Van Sloan
Dr. Ralph Howard
Ben Taggart
Warden Thompson
Pedro de Cordoba
Victor Sondini
Wright Kramer
George Wharton
Bertram Marburgh
Stephen Barclay
Robert Fiske
District Attorney
Frank Richards
Otto Kron - Convict
Kenneth MacDonald
Anson, Prison Guard
Ernie Adams
Sam - Hospital Prison Orderly
Frederick Burton
Governor Prentiss
Edward Earle
Dr. Nichols
Richard Fiske
Mandish
George McKay
Reardon
John Tyrrell
Sanders
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews
- Original Title
- Before I Hang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Grindé
Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Brown
Benjamin H. Kline
Charles Nelson
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Nick Grindé
Director
Charles Nelson
Editor
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before I Hang
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What is Before I Hang about?
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
Who directed Before I Hang?
Before I Hang was directed by Nick Grindé.
Who stars in Before I Hang?
The principal cast of Before I Hang includes Boris Karloff, Evelyn Keyes, Bruce Bennett, Don Beddoe, Edward Van Sloan.
When was Before I Hang released and how long is it?
Before I Hang was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before I Hang?
Before I Hang holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).