The Fatal Hour (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, The Fatal Hour is a thriller and mystery film directed by William Nigh, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. When a police officer is murdered, Captain Street looks to Mr. Wong to catch the killer. Prime Suspect: Frank Belden Jr., whose father is a businessman well known for both his success and dishonesty. Mr. Wong faces increasing danger and is nearly executed himself as the investigation develops in treachery and complexity. As Mr. Wong follows the trail of dead bodies, he uncovers a jewel smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront and a case much larger than the death of a police officer.
Who’s in it. The Fatal Hour stars Boris Karloff as James Lee Wong, Marjorie Reynolds as Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan, Grant Withers as Capt. Bill Street and Charles Trowbridge as John T. Forbes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Fatal Hour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, Troma NOW and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fatal Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fatal Hour tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fatal Hour (1940)?
- In US, The Fatal Hour is available to stream on FlixFling, Troma NOW and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fatal Hour worth watching?
- The Fatal Hour holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fatal Hour?
- The Fatal Hour stars Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Charles Trowbridge and Frank Puglia.
- When was The Fatal Hour released?
- The Fatal Hour was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.