When the Clock Strikes

Jun 10, 1961

1h 12m

★ 6.4

When the clock strikes the alarm screams "murder!"

Overview

A condemned criminal's acquaintances gather at a remote lodge on the eve of his execution to search for hidden money.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Harvard Film Corp.

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Cast

Sam Morgan

James Brown

Ellie

Merry Anders

Cady

Henry Corden

Sheriff Mitchell

Roy Barcroft

Mrs. Pierce

Peggy Stewart

Warden

Francis De Sales

Martinez

Jorge Moreno

Postman

Max Mellinger

Waitress

Eden Hartford

Cafe Proprietor

Jack Kenney

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