Twenty-Four Hours to Kill (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1965, Twenty-Four Hours to Kill is a thriller and drama film directed by Peter Bezencenet, running about 94 minutes. “Run...Run...Run...Before the Killers Catch You!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a jet airliner with engine trouble lands in Beirut for a twenty-four hour stopover, purser 'Jonesey' fears his life is in danger from a gold-smuggling gang whom he double-crossed on a previous trip. So begins a day of chilling suspense, as he and other crew members find themselves embroiled in a desperate race to get out of the country alive!
Who’s in it. Twenty-Four Hours to Kill stars Lex Barker as Jamie Faulkner, Mickey Rooney as Norman Jones, Michael Medwin as Tommy and Wolfgang Lukschy as Kurt Hoffner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Twenty-Four Hours to Kill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twenty-Four Hours to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twenty-Four Hours to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twenty-Four Hours to Kill (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twenty-Four Hours to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twenty-Four Hours to Kill worth watching?
- Twenty-Four Hours to Kill holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twenty-Four Hours to Kill?
- Twenty-Four Hours to Kill stars Lex Barker, Mickey Rooney, Michael Medwin, Wolfgang Lukschy and Helga Sommerfeld.
- When was Twenty-Four Hours to Kill released?
- Twenty-Four Hours to Kill was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.