36 Hours
“"Give Me Any American for 36 Hours And I'll Give You Back a Traitor"”
Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.
Where to watch 36 Hours in United States
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Where is 36 Hours streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About 36 Hours
36 Hours is a 1964 English-language drama, thriller and war film directed by George Seaton. The cast is led by James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Rod Taylor. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.
36 Hours was produced by Perlberg-Seaton Productions, Cherokee Productions, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 26, 1964, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- George Seaton
- Writers
- George Seaton, Carl K. Hittleman, Luis H. Vance
- Release date
- November 26, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Perlberg-Seaton Productions, Cherokee Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
36 Hours cast & crew
36 Hours was directed by George Seaton and written by George Seaton, Carl K. Hittleman, and Luis H. Vance.
The cast features James Garner as Major Jefferson F. Pike, Eva Marie Saint as Anna Hedler, Rod Taylor as Major Walter Gerber, Werner Peters as Otto Schack, John Banner as Ernst, and Russell Thorson as Gen. Allison.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by James Garner and William Perlberg.
Is 36 Hours worth watching?
36 Hours holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 75 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and war, 36 Hours is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 36 Hours
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Cast of 36 Hours
James Garner
Major Jefferson F. Pike
Eva Marie Saint
Anna Hedler
Rod Taylor
Major Walter Gerber
Werner Peters
Otto Schack
John Banner
Ernst
Russell Thorson
Gen. Allison
Alan Napier
Col. Peter MacLean
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Lt. Col. Ostermann
Ed Gilbert
Capt. Abbott
Sig Ruman
German Guard
Celia Lovsky
Elsa
Karl Held
Cpl. Kenter
36 Hours — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 36 Hours in United States?
36 Hours is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.
▸Is 36 Hours on YouTube TV?
Yes — 36 Hours is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is 36 Hours in?
36 Hours is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 36 Hours?
36 Hours runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is 36 Hours rated?
36 Hours is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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