36 Hours
“One-way road to violence.”
Synopsis
When his wife stops writing to him and his letters are returned unanswered, Dan becomes extremely concerned about her welfare. He returns home but is only able to meet with her briefly before she is found murdered. Dan is the obvious suspect but has only 36 hours to find out who murdered her. In so doing he uncovers a shocking catalogue of his wife's past affairs and an identity that he knew nothing about.
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Dan Duryea
Major Bill Rogers
Elsie Albiin
Katherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin)
Gudrun Ure
Sister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun)
Eric Pohlmann
Slossen, the smuggler
John Chandos
Orville Hart
Kenneth Griffith
Henry Slosson
Harold Lang
Harry Cross
Marianne Stone
Pam Palmer
Jane Carr
Soup Kitchen Supervisor
Michael Golden
The Inspector
Christine Adrian
Mrs. Hart (Uncredited)
Sheila Berry
Wren (Uncredited)
Gabrielle Blunt
Wren (Uncredited)
Kenneth Brown
Cop (Uncredited)
Fred Davis
Police Photographer (Uncredited)
Richard Ford
Sergeant (Uncredited)
Angela Glynne
Wren (Uncredited)
Robert Henderson
Pop (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher
- Original Score
- Ivor Slaney
- Original Title
- 36 Hours
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Steve Fisher
Ivor Slaney
Walter J. Harvey
James Needs
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Ivor Slaney
Original Music Composer
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Montgomery Tully
Director
James Needs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 36 Hours
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What is 36 Hours about?
When his wife stops writing to him and his letters are returned unanswered, Dan becomes extremely concerned about her welfare. He returns home but is only able to meet with her briefly before she is found murdered. Dan is the obvious suspect but has only 36 hours to find out who murdered her. In so doing he uncovers a shocking catalogue of his wife's past affairs and an identity that he knew nothing about.
Who directed 36 Hours?
36 Hours was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in 36 Hours?
The principal cast of 36 Hours includes Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure, Eric Pohlmann, John Chandos.
When was 36 Hours released and how long is it?
36 Hours was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for 36 Hours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 36 Hours was composed by Ivor Slaney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 36 Hours?
36 Hours holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).