Hour of Death (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1964, Hour of Death is a western film directed by Joaquín Romero Marchent, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. When Bob Carey is released from prison after a long sentence for murder, begins the search for Mary, his former girlfriend. But soon he finds out that during his absence, she has married Clifford, a wealthy landowner. The happiness of that marriage is only apparent, Mary, in fact, is seriously ill, suffering from a brain tumor whose pains she attributes to an imaginary pregnancy. It becomes necessary to bring to the city of Laredo for an operation, so Clifford sells all his possessions and begins the long journey towards hope. Soon others will join the expedition: a former army scout named Rogers, a nice Chinese cook, Lin-Chu, and a mestizo that responds to the name of "Bets".
Who’s in it. Hour of Death stars Paul Piaget as Bob Carey, Claudio Undari as Ringo, Fernando Sancho as Scometti and Gloria Milland as María, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hour of Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family 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 Hour of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hour of Death tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hour of Death (1964)?
- In US, Hour of Death is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family 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 Hour of Death worth watching?
- Hour of Death holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hour of Death?
- Hour of Death stars Paul Piaget, Claudio Undari, Fernando Sancho, Gloria Milland and Jesús Puente.
- When was Hour of Death released?
- Hour of Death was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.