Twelve Hours to Kill (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1960, Twelve Hours to Kill is a drama and crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 83 minutes. “Witness to a gangland slaughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After witnessing a gangland murder, a young Greek immigrant flees for his life and hides out in a small town, but he soon realizes he's not as safe there as he thought.
Who’s in it. Twelve Hours to Kill stars Nico Minardos as Martin Filones, Barbara Eden as Lucy Hall, Grant Richards as Jim Carnevan and Russ Conway as Willie Long, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Twelve Hours to Kill 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 to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelve Hours to Kill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelve Hours to Kill (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelve Hours to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelve Hours to Kill worth watching?
- Twelve Hours to Kill holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelve Hours to Kill?
- Twelve Hours to Kill stars Nico Minardos, Barbara Eden, Grant Richards, Russ Conway and Gavin MacLeod.
- When was Twelve Hours to Kill released?
- Twelve Hours to Kill was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.