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36 Hours

1953·Movie·NR·80 min·★ 6.1(16)

“One-way road to violence.”

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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Where to watch 36 Hours in United States

Can I watch 36 Hours in United States? Yes — you can stream 36 Hours in United States on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.

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About 36 Hours

36 Hours is a 1953 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Montgomery Tully. The cast is led by Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.

36 Hours was produced by Hammer Film Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 4, 1953, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Montgomery Tully
Writers
Steve Fisher
Release date
December 4, 1953
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Hammer Film Productions
#on the run#b movie#british noir

36 Hours cast & crew

36 Hours was directed by Montgomery Tully and written by Steve Fisher.

The cast features Dan Duryea as Major Bill Rogers, Elsie Albiin as Katherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin), Gudrun Ure as Sister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun), Eric Pohlmann as Slossen, the smuggler, John Chandos as Orville Hart, and Kenneth Griffith as Henry Slosson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ivor Slaney, cinematography is by Walter J. Harvey, and it was produced by Anthony Hinds.

Is 36 Hours worth watching?

At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime and thriller, 36 Hours is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch 36 Hours

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Cast of 36 Hours

Dan Duryea

Dan Duryea

Major Bill Rogers

Elsie Albiin

Elsie Albiin

Katherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin)

Gudrun Ure

Gudrun Ure

Sister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun)

Eric Pohlmann

Eric Pohlmann

Slossen, the smuggler

John Chandos

John Chandos

Orville Hart

Kenneth Griffith

Kenneth Griffith

Henry Slosson

Harold Lang

Harold Lang

Harry Cross

Marianne Stone

Marianne Stone

Pam Palmer

Jane Carr

Jane Carr

Soup Kitchen Supervisor

Michael Golden

Michael Golden

The Inspector

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Christine Adrian

Mrs. Hart (Uncredited)

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Sheila Berry

Wren (Uncredited)

36 Hours — FAQs

▸Where can I watch 36 Hours in United States?

36 Hours is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.

▸Is 36 Hours on Tubi TV?

Yes — 36 Hours is currently available on Tubi 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 20 minutes (80 minutes).

▸What is 36 Hours rated?

36 Hours is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 16 ratings.

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