36 Hours (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, 36 Hours is a thriller and crime film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 80 minutes. “ONE-WAY ROAD TO VIOLENCE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his wife stops writing to him and his letters are returned unanswered, Dan becomes extremely concerned about her welfare. He returns home but is only able to meet with her briefly before she is found murdered. Dan is the obvious suspect but has only 36 hours to find out who murdered her. In so doing he uncovers a shocking catalogue of his wife's past affairs and an identity that he knew nothing about.
Who’s in it. 36 Hours stars Dan Duryea as Major Bill Rogers, Elsie Albiin as Katherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin), Gudrun Ure as Sister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun) and Eric Pohlmann as Slossen, the smuggler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 36 Hours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 36 Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of 36 Hours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 36 Hours (1953)?
- In US, 36 Hours is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 36 Hours worth watching?
- 36 Hours holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 36 Hours?
- 36 Hours stars Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure, Eric Pohlmann and John Chandos.
- When was 36 Hours released?
- 36 Hours was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.