When the Clock Strikes

When the Clock Strikes

When the clock strikes the alarm screams "murder!"

NR 1961 · 72 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

A condemned criminal's acquaintances gather at a remote lodge on the eve of his execution to search for hidden money.

Directed by Edward L. Cahn · Written by Dallas Gaultois

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