A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1968, A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die is an action, drama, crime and western film directed by Franco Giraldi, running about 118 minutes. “That's all McCord gives them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A famous gunman decides to change his life around and turn himself in when amnesty is declared by the new governor of the New Mexico Territory, but a vindictive sheriff sets out to stop him from reaching the Territory.
Who’s in it. A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die stars Alex Cord as Clay McCord, Arthur Kennedy as Tuscosa Marshal Roy W. Colby, Robert Ryan as New Mexico Gov. Lem Carter and Enzo Fiermonte as Dr. Chase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (1968)?
- In US, A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die worth watching?
- A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die?
- A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die stars Alex Cord, Arthur Kennedy, Robert Ryan, Enzo Fiermonte and Renato Romano.
- When was A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die released?
- A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.
