Private Hell 36

Name: Private Hell 36
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1954-09-03
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff, Dean Jagger, Dorothy Malone

1954·Movie·NR·81 min·★ 6.3(42)

Crime Drama More English titles

“These are night faces... Living on the edge of evil and violence!”

In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lilli is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lilli's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lilli and Jack are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.

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About Private Hell 36

Private Hell 36 is a 1954 English-language crime and drama film directed by Don Siegel. The cast is led by Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.

Private Hell 36 was produced by The Filmakers and made in United States of America. It was released on September 3, 1954, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Don Siegel
Writers: Collier Young, Ida Lupino
Release date: September 3, 1954
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: The Filmakers

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Private Hell 36 cast & crew

Private Hell 36 was directed by Don Siegel and written by Collier Young and Ida Lupino.

The cast features Ida Lupino as Lilli Marlowe, Steve Cochran as Police Sgt. Cal Bruner, Howard Duff as Police Sgt. Jack Farnham, Dean Jagger as Police Capt. Michaels, Dorothy Malone as Francey Farnham, and James Anderson as Patrolman in Locker Room (uncredited).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leith Stevens, cinematography is by Burnett Guffey, and it was produced by Collier Young.

Is Private Hell 36 worth watching?

At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Private Hell 36 is worth a place on your watchlist.

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