Twelve Hours by the Clock (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Twelve Hours by the Clock is a thriller and drama film directed by Géza von Radványi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Three criminals escape from a French prison and hide in a coastal village where they have to wait for 12 hours until the boat that is supposed to take them to freedom arrives.
Who’s in it. Twelve Hours by the Clock stars Lino Ventura as Fourbieux, Laurent Terzieff as Kopetsky, Hannes Messemer as Serge and Eva Bartok as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Twelve Hours by the Clock has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelve Hours by the Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelve Hours by the Clock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelve Hours by the Clock (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelve Hours by the Clock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelve Hours by the Clock worth watching?
- Twelve Hours by the Clock holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Twelve Hours by the Clock?
- Twelve Hours by the Clock stars Lino Ventura, Laurent Terzieff, Hannes Messemer, Eva Bartok and Suzy Prim.
- When was Twelve Hours by the Clock released?
- Twelve Hours by the Clock was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.