36 Hours
1953, English. Directed by Montgomery Tully.
One-way road to violence.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Montgomery TullyDirector
- Dan DuryeaMajor Bill Rogers
- Elsie AlbiinKatherine 'Katie' Rogers (as Elsy Albiin)
- Gudrun UreSister Jenny Miller (as Ann Gudrun)
- Eric PohlmannSlossen, the smuggler
- John ChandosOrville Hart
- Kenneth GriffithHenry Slosson
- Harold LangHarry Cross
- Marianne StonePam Palmer
- Jane CarrSoup Kitchen Supervisor
- Michael GoldenThe Inspector
- Christine AdrianMrs. Hart (Uncredited)
- Sheila BerryWren (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Steve Fisher
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36 Hours: quick answers
Is 36 Hours worth watching?
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How long is 36 Hours?
36 Hours runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does 36 Hours have a post-credits scene?
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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 watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like 36 Hours?
If you liked 36 Hours, try Nightfall, They Made Me a Fugitive, Pickup on South Street.
Who directed 36 Hours?
36 Hours (1953) was directed by Montgomery Tully and stars Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure.