Second Chance (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, Second Chance is a thriller and drama film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 82 minutes. “For the First Time--3D With Important Stars!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story tells of Russ Lambert (Robert Mitchum), a prize-fighter with a lethal right-handed punch, who through no fault of his own, killed a fighter in the ring. Since the fight his life has gone downhill.
Who’s in it. Second Chance stars Robert Mitchum as Russ Lambert, Linda Darnell as Clare Shepperd, alias Clare Sinclair, Jack Palance as Cappy Gordon and Roy Roberts as Charley Malloy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Second Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Chance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Chance (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Chance worth watching?
- Second Chance holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Second Chance?
- Second Chance stars Robert Mitchum, Linda Darnell, Jack Palance, Roy Roberts and Dan Seymour.
- When was Second Chance released?
- Second Chance was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.