48 Hours to Live (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film

Released in 1959, 48 Hours to Live is a crime and mystery film directed by Peter Bourne, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A New York newspaper reporter is sent to the Swedish island of Gotland to interview a nuclear scientist. He gets involved with foreign agents who have kidnapped the scientist’s daughter.
Who’s in it. 48 Hours to Live stars Anthony Steel as Mike Gibson, Birger Malmsten as Paul Forsman, Lewis Charles as Tony Marino and Håkan Westergren as Christenson, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 48 Hours to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of 48 Hours to Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 48 Hours to Live (1959)?
- In US, 48 Hours to Live is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in 48 Hours to Live?
- 48 Hours to Live stars Anthony Steel, Birger Malmsten, Lewis Charles, Håkan Westergren and Ina Anders.
- When was 48 Hours to Live released?
- 48 Hours to Live was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.