A Covenant with Death
1967, English. Directed by Lamont Johnson.
The bristling best seller comes to angry life.
An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch A Covenant with Death
A Covenant with Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
Rent
Amazon VideoAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
- George MaharisBen Lewis
- Earl HollimanBrian Talbot
- Laura DevonRosemary Berquist
- Katy JuradoEulalia Lewis
- Gene HackmanHarmsworth
- Arthur O'ConnellJudge Hockstadter
- Sidney BlackmerCol. Oates
- John AndersonDietrich
- Whit BissellBruce Donnelly
- Kent SmithOliver Parmalee
- Paul BirchGovernor
- Emilio FernándezIgnacio
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1967
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence B. Marcus, Saul Levitt
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked A Covenant with Death
Hang 'em High
1968 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
12 Angry Men
1997 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
12 Angry Men
1957 · 8.6/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Star Chamber
1983 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Just Mercy
2019 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Fall from Grace
2020 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Blood Simple
1985 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Frontera
2014 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Murder in the First
1995 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Touch of Evil
1958 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Covenant with Death: quick answers
Is A Covenant with Death worth watching?
A Covenant with Death doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is A Covenant with Death?
A Covenant with Death runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does A Covenant with Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Covenant with Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Covenant with Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Covenant with Death yet.
Which OTT platform is A Covenant with Death on?
A Covenant with Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Covenant with Death?
If you liked A Covenant with Death, try Hang 'em High, 12 Angry Men, 12 Angry Men.
Who directed A Covenant with Death?
A Covenant with Death (1967) was directed by Lamont Johnson and stars George Maharis, Earl Holliman, Laura Devon.