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5.4 / 10(10 votes)IMDbNR19511h 25mItaly, United States of America

Three Steps North

“A man can wait just SO long! ... and when he strikes back, watch for the dramatic explosion!”

Synopsis

An ex-American GI returns to Italy to find some money he stashed before doing a prison term. He discovers his cash is now gone and quickly sets off on a manhunt to find out who stole his buried fortune.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 28, 1951

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
W. Lee Wilder
Screenplay & Story
Lester Fuller, Robert Harari
Original Score
Roman Vlad
Original Title
Three Steps North
Country of Origin
Italy, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
W. Lee Wilder Productions, Continentalcine

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

W. Lee Wilder

Screenplay & Story

Lester Fuller, Robert Harari

Original Score & Music

Roman Vlad

Director of Photography

Aldo Giordani

Film Editing

Ruth Totz

Producers

W. Lee Wilder

Department Leadership Roster

W. Lee Wilder

W. Lee Wilder

Director

Lester Fuller

Writer

W. Lee Wilder

W. Lee Wilder

Producer

Roman Vlad

Original Music Composer

Aldo Giordani

Director of Photography

Ruth Totz

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Three Steps North.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Steps North

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Three Steps North about?

An ex-American GI returns to Italy to find some money he stashed before doing a prison term. He discovers his cash is now gone and quickly sets off on a manhunt to find out who stole his buried fortune.

Who directed Three Steps North?

Three Steps North was directed by W. Lee Wilder.

Who stars in Three Steps North?

The principal cast of Three Steps North includes Lloyd Bridges, Lea Padovani, Aldo Fabrizi, William Tubbs, Dino Galvani.

When was Three Steps North released and how long is it?

Three Steps North was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for Three Steps North?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Steps North was composed by Roman Vlad.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Steps North?

Three Steps North holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).