Short Cut to Hell
Synopsis
A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cagney
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Berkman, Albert Maltz, W.R. Burnett
- Original Title
- Short Cut to Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- A.C. Lyles Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cagney
Ted Berkman, Albert Maltz, W.R. Burnett, Graham Greene
Haskell B. Boggs
A.C. Lyles
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Berkman
Screenplay
James Cagney
Director
Albert Maltz
Screenplay
W.R. Burnett
Screenplay
A.C. Lyles
Producer
Haskell B. Boggs
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Short Cut to Hell
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What is Short Cut to Hell about?
A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
Who directed Short Cut to Hell?
Short Cut to Hell was directed by James Cagney.
Who stars in Short Cut to Hell?
The principal cast of Short Cut to Hell includes William Bishop, Robert Ivers, Georgann Johnson, Yvette Vickers, Murvyn Vye.
When was Short Cut to Hell released and how long is it?
Short Cut to Hell was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Short Cut to Hell based on a book or true story?
Short Cut to Hell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Greene".