A Long Time Till Dawn
Synopsis
Just out of prison Joe Harris looks to restart his life. His wife Barbie has moved and the one man who can tell him where refuses to do so. Enraged, Joe beats the old man senseless and runs away to his father's home, where he also finds his wife. A police detective comes around about the beating (which will soon to become a murder) and Joe insists he's innocent. Joe tells his wife and father he's a changed man and he's only a suspect because of his prior conviction. Barbie and Fred struggle with their desire to believe Joe's plea versus their fear he'll never change.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Dunlap
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Serling
- Original Title
- A Long Time Till Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- J. Walter Thompson Agency
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Dunlap
Rod Serling
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Dunlap
Director
Rod Serling
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Long Time Till Dawn
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What is A Long Time Till Dawn about?
Just out of prison Joe Harris looks to restart his life. His wife Barbie has moved and the one man who can tell him where refuses to do so. Enraged, Joe beats the old man senseless and runs away to his father's home, where he also finds his wife. A police detective comes around about the beating (which will soon to become a murder) and Joe insists he's innocent. Joe tells his wife and father he's a changed man and he's only a suspect because of his prior conviction. Barbie and Fred struggle with their desire to believe Joe's plea versus their fear he'll never change.
Who directed A Long Time Till Dawn?
A Long Time Till Dawn was directed by Richard Dunlap.
Who stars in A Long Time Till Dawn?
The principal cast of A Long Time Till Dawn includes Robert Cass, James Dean, Pud Flanagan, Billy M. Greene, Ted Osborne.
When was A Long Time Till Dawn released and how long is it?
A Long Time Till Dawn was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 55m.