

Time Without Pity
“It all started with a young girl’s scream …”
Alec Graham is sentenced to death for the murder of his girlfriend Jennie, with whom he spent a weekend at the English country home of the parents of his friend Brian Stanford. Alec’s father, David Graham, a not-so-successful writer and alcoholic who has neglected his son in the past, flies in from Canada to visit his son on death row. David then goes on a quest to try and clear his son’s name while battling “the bottle.”
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
About Time Without Pity
Time Without Pity is a 1957 English-language crime, thriller and mystery film directed by Joseph Losey. The cast is led by Michael Redgrave, Ann Todd, Leo McKern. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Time Without Pity was produced by Harlequin Productions Ltd and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 21, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Writers
- Ben Barzman
- Release date
- March 21, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Harlequin Productions Ltd
Time Without Pity cast & crew
Time Without Pity was directed by Joseph Losey and written by Ben Barzman.
The cast features Michael Redgrave as David Graham, Ann Todd as Honor Stanford, Leo McKern as Robert Stanford, Paul Daneman as Brian Stanford, Peter Cushing as Jeremy Clayton, and Alec McCowen as Alec Graham.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tristram Cary, cinematography is by Freddie Francis, and it was produced by John Arnold and Anthony Simmons.
Is Time Without Pity worth watching?
Time Without Pity holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and mystery, Time Without Pity is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Time Without Pity

Michael Redgrave
David Graham

Ann Todd
Honor Stanford

Leo McKern
Robert Stanford

Paul Daneman
Brian Stanford

Peter Cushing
Jeremy Clayton

Alec McCowen
Alec Graham

Renée Houston
Mrs. Harker

Lois Maxwell
Vickie Harker

Richard Wordsworth
Maxwell - the MP

George Devine
Barnes - the Editor

Joan Plowright
Agnes Cole

Ernest Clark
Under Secretary
Time Without Pity — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Time Without Pity in United States?
Time Without Pity is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Time Without Pity on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Time Without Pity is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Time Without Pity in?
Time Without Pity is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Time Without Pity?
Time Without Pity runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Time Without Pity rated?
Time Without Pity is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 51 ratings.











