36 Hours
1964, English. Directed by George Seaton.
"Give Me Any American for 36 Hours And I'll Give You Back a Traitor"
Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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36 Hours isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George SeatonDirector
- James GarnerMajor Jefferson F. Pike
- Eva Marie SaintAnna Hedler
- Rod TaylorMajor Walter Gerber
- Werner PetersOtto Schack
- John BannerErnst
- Russell ThorsonGen. Allison
- Alan NapierCol. Peter MacLean
- Oscar Beregi Jr.Lt. Col. Ostermann
- Ed GilbertCapt. Abbott
- Sig RumanGerman Guard
- Celia LovskyElsa
- Karl HeldCpl. Kenter
Details
- Released
- 26 November 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Seaton, Carl K. Hittleman, Luis H. Vance
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News & fan talk
What 36 Hours is based on
36 Hours is based on Beware of the Dog (1944) by Roald Dahl.
1944
Beware of the Dog
By Roald Dahl
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36 Hours: quick answers
Is 36 Hours worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 36 Hours?
36 Hours runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does 36 Hours have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 36 Hours. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
36 Hours parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
36 Hours is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 36 Hours on?
36 Hours isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like 36 Hours?
If you liked 36 Hours, try The Man Who Never Was, Battle of the Bulge, The Sea Chase.
Who directed 36 Hours?
36 Hours (1964) was directed by George Seaton and stars James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Rod Taylor.
What is 36 Hours based on?
36 Hours is based on Beware of the Dog (1944) by Roald Dahl.