A Covenant with Death (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1967, A Covenant with Death is a drama film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 97 minutes. “The bristling best seller comes to angry life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
Who’s in it. A Covenant with Death stars George Maharis as Ben Lewis, Earl Holliman as Brian Talbot, Laura Devon as Rosemary Berquist and Katy Jurado as Eulalia Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Covenant with Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Covenant with Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Covenant with Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Covenant with Death (1967)?
- In US, A Covenant with Death is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Covenant with Death worth watching?
- A Covenant with Death holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Covenant with Death?
- A Covenant with Death stars George Maharis, Earl Holliman, Laura Devon, Katy Jurado and Gene Hackman.
- When was A Covenant with Death released?
- A Covenant with Death was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.