A Date with Death
“You can't see it... but you feel the terror!”
Synopsis
A drifter riding the rails gets mistaken for the new sheriff of a small town. He takes the police job and is immediately pressured to crack down on local organized crime.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert C. Dennis
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker
- Original Title
- A Date with Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Precon Process & Equipment Corporation, Miller Consolidated Pictures (MCP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Daniels
Robert C. Dennis
Darrell Calker
Carl E. Guthrie
Ben Marmon, Jack Ruggiero
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Marmon
Editor
Robert C. Dennis
Writer
Darrell Calker
Original Music Composer
Harold Daniels
Director
Jack Ruggiero
Editor
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Date with Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Date with Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Date with Death about?
A drifter riding the rails gets mistaken for the new sheriff of a small town. He takes the police job and is immediately pressured to crack down on local organized crime.
Who directed A Date with Death?
A Date with Death was directed by Harold Daniels.
Who stars in A Date with Death?
The principal cast of A Date with Death includes Gerald Mohr, Liz Renay, Stephanie Farnay, Harry Lauter, Ed Erwin.
When was A Date with Death released and how long is it?
A Date with Death was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for A Date with Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Date with Death was composed by Darrell Calker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Date with Death?
A Date with Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).