

36 Hours to Kill
Synopsis
Duke and Jeanie Benson, an outlaw couple hiding out under assumed names. Duke realizes that he has a winning sweepstake ticket and will win $150,000 if he can cash it in without getting apprehended.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Brian Donlevy
Frank Evers
Gloria Stuart
Anne Marvis
Douglas Fowley
Duke Benson
Isabel Jewell
Jeanie Benson
Stepin Fetchit
Flash - Pullman Porter
Julius Tannen
Dr. Borden
Warren Hymer
Hazy
Romaine Callender
William Edgar Simpkins
James Burke
Doyle - Process Server
Jonathan Hale
Mac - Train Conductor
Gloria Mitzi Carpenter
Gertrude
Charles Lane
Lawyer Rickert
James Adamson
Red Cap
Oscar Apfel
Man in Wash Room
Eddie Baker
Motor Officer
Lynn Bari
Traveler
Harry Bernard
Pullman Passenger
John Bleifer
Gangster Jerry
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Original Title
- 36 Hours to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Forde
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Forde
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About 36 Hours to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 36 Hours to Kill about?
Duke and Jeanie Benson, an outlaw couple hiding out under assumed names. Duke realizes that he has a winning sweepstake ticket and will win $150,000 if he can cash it in without getting apprehended.
Who directed 36 Hours to Kill?
36 Hours to Kill was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in 36 Hours to Kill?
The principal cast of 36 Hours to Kill includes Brian Donlevy, Gloria Stuart, Douglas Fowley, Isabel Jewell, Stepin Fetchit.
When was 36 Hours to Kill released and how long is it?
36 Hours to Kill was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.




















