When Will It Strike Noon
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Synopsis
The small South American republic of Guadalarma is under the rule of despot Don Salvador, surrounded by a civil guard, his mistress (La Morenita), his henchman (Don Ramón) and the fortress governor (the venal Don Gaspar). One morning, the city's French jeweler Michel Dumartin receives a visit from a client named José Llanos, one of the regime's fiercest opponents. Llanos is soon denounced and shot dead by Salvador's men. At the same time, Dumartin was accused of complicity with the rebels. Arrested and imprisoned in the fortress, he is ripe for the death penalty.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmond T. Gréville
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Champly, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
- Original Title
- Quand sonnera midi
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Italia Produzione Film, Productions Sigma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmond T. Gréville
Henry Champly, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Department Leadership Roster
Edmond T. Gréville
Director
Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Writer
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What is When Will It Strike Noon about?
The small South American republic of Guadalarma is under the rule of despot Don Salvador, surrounded by a civil guard, his mistress (La Morenita), his henchman (Don Ramón) and the fortress governor (the venal Don Gaspar). One morning, the city's French jeweler Michel Dumartin receives a visit from a client named José Llanos, one of the regime's fiercest opponents. Llanos is soon denounced and shot dead by Salvador's men. At the same time, Dumartin was accused of complicity with the rebels. Arrested and imprisoned in the fortress, he is ripe for the death penalty.
Who directed When Will It Strike Noon?
When Will It Strike Noon was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.
Who stars in When Will It Strike Noon?
The principal cast of When Will It Strike Noon includes Dany Robin, Georges Marchal, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Pierre Dudan, Pascale Roberts.
When was When Will It Strike Noon released and how long is it?
When Will It Strike Noon was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is When Will It Strike Noon based on a book or true story?
When Will It Strike Noon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Champly".