Short Cut to Hell
1957, English. Directed by James Cagney.
A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- James CagneyDirector
- William BishopSgt. Stan Lowery
- Robert IversKyle Niles
- Georgann JohnsonGlory Hamilton
- Yvette VickersDaisy
- Murvyn VyeNichols
- Jacques AubuchonBahrwell
- Peter BaldwinCarl Adams
- Richard HaleAT
- Milton FromePolice Captain
- Douglas SpencerTrain Conductor
- Sarah SelbySecretary
- James CagneyHimself (prologue)
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ted Berkman, Albert Maltz, W.R. Burnett
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How long is Short Cut to Hell?
Short Cut to Hell runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is Short Cut to Hell on?
Short Cut to Hell isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Short Cut to Hell?
If you liked Short Cut to Hell, try Blast of Silence, Each Dawn I Die, 5 Against the House.
Who directed Short Cut to Hell?
Short Cut to Hell (1957) was directed by James Cagney and stars William Bishop, Robert Ivers, Georgann Johnson.