36 Hours

36 Hours

One-way road to violence.

NR 1953 · 80 min · ★ 6.1 · Crime, Thriller

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.

Directed by Montgomery Tully · Written by Steve Fisher

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Dan Duryea Major Bill Rogers
Elsie Albiin Katherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin)
Gudrun Ure Sister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun)
Eric Pohlmann Slossen, the smuggler
John Chandos Orville Hart
Kenneth Griffith Henry Slosson
Harold Lang Harry Cross
Marianne Stone Pam Palmer
Jane Carr Soup Kitchen Supervisor
Michael Golden The Inspector
Christine Adrian Mrs. Hart (Uncredited)
Sheila Berry Wren (Uncredited)

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