The Devil at 4 O'Clock
“They jumped into hell to save part of heaven.”
Synopsis
A crusty, eccentric priest recruits three reluctant convicts to help him rescue a children's leper colony from a Pacific island menaced by a smoldering volcano.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Liam O'Brien
- Original Title
- The Devil at 4 O'Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Liam O'Brien, Max Catto
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Liam O'Brien
Screenplay
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What is The Devil at 4 O'Clock about?
A crusty, eccentric priest recruits three reluctant convicts to help him rescue a children's leper colony from a Pacific island menaced by a smoldering volcano.
Who directed The Devil at 4 O'Clock?
The Devil at 4 O'Clock was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in The Devil at 4 O'Clock?
The principal cast of The Devil at 4 O'Clock includes Spencer Tracy, Frank Sinatra, Kerwin Mathews, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Grégoire Aslan.
When was The Devil at 4 O'Clock released and how long is it?
The Devil at 4 O'Clock was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Is The Devil at 4 O'Clock based on a book or true story?
The Devil at 4 O'Clock is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Catto".