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Split Second is a 1953 American film noir thriller directed by Dick Powell about escaped convicts and their hostages holed up in a ghost town, unaware of the grave danger they are in. It features Stephen McNally, Alexis Smith, Jan Sterling, and Keith Andes.
Split Second: Directed by Dick Powell. With Stephen McNally, Alexis Smith, Jan Sterling, Keith Andes. Two escaped killers take hostages and hide in a Nevada mining ghost town, knowing that an atom bomb is scheduled to be tested there the next morning.
- (1.8K)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Dick Powell
- 1953-05-02
Jan 28, 2024 · Relive the intensity of classic noir with unparalleled clarity. 🔍 Why This Film Captivates: - Edge-of-your-seat suspense: A true testament to noir thrillers. - Powerful performances: Stephen ...
- 86 min
- 150.5K
- Nocturne Theatre
Escaped convicts hold hostages in a ghost town that's the target of a nuclear bomb test.
- Dick Powell, Fred A. Fleck, Nate Slott
- Stephen Mcnally
Dick Powell directs this entertaining A-bomb film noir from the paranoid 50s. It ends up being a pretty good ride. Two escaped convicts (Stephen McNally and Paul Kelly) have chosen the right time to break out because the local A-bomb testing has helped to create a "ghost town" in Nevada.
- (533)
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Dick Powell
Overview. Escaped convicts hold hostages in a ghost town targeted for a nuclear bomb test. Irving Wallace. Screenplay, Story.
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An escaped killer (Stephen McNally) holds a doctor's wife (Alexis Smith) and others hostage at an atomic-bomb test site in Nevada.
- Mystery & Thriller