Private Hell 36
“These are night faces... Living on the edge of evil and violence!”
Synopsis
In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lilli is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lilli's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lilli and Jack are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.
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PrivateHell36 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-20
Top Cast
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Ida Lupino
Lilli Marlowe
Steve Cochran
Police Sgt. Cal Bruner
Howard Duff
Police Sgt. Jack Farnham
Dean Jagger
Police Capt. Michaels
Dorothy Malone
Francey Farnham
James Anderson
Patrolman in Locker Room (uncredited)
William Boyett
Stimson (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Murdered Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Mr. Mace (uncredited)
George Dockstader
Fugitive (uncredited)
King Donovan
Evney Serovitch (uncredited)
Bridget Duff
Bridget Farnham (uncredited)
Dabbs Greer
Sam Marvin (uncredited)
Jerry Hausner
Hausner (uncredited)
Jimmy Hawkins
Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Tom Monroe
Patrolman Tom (uncredited)
Kenneth Patterson
Detective Lt. Lubin (uncredited)
Sammy Shack
Racetrack Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ida Lupino, Collier Young, Sam Peckinpah
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Private Hell 36
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- The Filmakers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Ida Lupino, Collier Young, Sam Peckinpah
Leith Stevens
Burnett Guffey
Stanford Tischler
Collier Young
Department Leadership Roster
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Ida Lupino
Writer
Collier Young
Writer
Don Siegel
Director
Collier Young
Producer
Stanford Tischler
Editor
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 Private Hell 36
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What is Private Hell 36 about?
In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lilli is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lilli's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lilli and Jack are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.
Who directed Private Hell 36?
Private Hell 36 was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Private Hell 36?
The principal cast of Private Hell 36 includes Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff, Dean Jagger, Dorothy Malone.
When was Private Hell 36 released and how long is it?
Private Hell 36 was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Private Hell 36?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Private Hell 36 was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Private Hell 36?
Private Hell 36 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).