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Climax!

  • TV Series
  • 1954–1958
  • Unrated
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
292
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Dan Duryea in Climax! (1954)
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This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which l... Read allThis was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name.This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name.

  • Stars
    • William Lundigan
    • Art Gilmore
    • Mary Costa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    292
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • William Lundigan
      • Art Gilmore
      • Mary Costa
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 13 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 nominations total

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    William Lundigan
    William Lundigan
    • Self - Host…
    • 1954–1958
    Art Gilmore
    Art Gilmore
    • Announcer…
    • 1955–1958
    Mary Costa
    Mary Costa
    • Co-Host…
    • 1955–1958
    Michael Rennie
    Michael Rennie
    • Lieutenant Barton…
    • 1955–1958
    Harry Townes
    Harry Townes
    • Joe Barron…
    • 1956–1958
    Everett Sloane
    Everett Sloane
    • Dave Dixon…
    • 1956–1958
    Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke
    • Mr. George Utterson…
    • 1955–1957
    Byron Foulger
    Byron Foulger
    • Man in Theatre…
    • 1955–1957
    Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre
    • Mr. Vorhees…
    • 1954–1957
    Mona Freeman
    Mona Freeman
    • Mary Piersall…
    • 1955–1958
    Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn
    • Catherine Barkley…
    • 1955–1957
    Elizabeth Patterson
    Elizabeth Patterson
    • Aunt Polly…
    • 1955–1958
    Judith Evelyn
    Judith Evelyn
    • Lydia…
    • 1955–1957
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Dr. Conrad…
    • 1956–1958
    Dorothy Adams
    Dorothy Adams
    • Mrs. Piersall…
    • 1955–1957
    Robert H. Harris
    Robert H. Harris
    • Grady…
    • 1955–1958
    Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli
    • Giulio…
    • 1956–1958
    Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. Simon
    • Robert Chumley
    • 1954–1958
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    • Trivia
      This adaptation of the Ian Fleming James Bond novel "Casino Royale" was a pilot for a James Bond television series that never materialized.
    • Alternate versions
      This show's most famous episode, an adaptation of the James Bond novel Casino Royale, has been released separately on video and DVD. Recent prints of this episode have the MGM roaring lion logo added to reflect the fact that MGM, studio owners of the James Bond films, now own the rights to this version of Casino Royale.
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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 7, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Climax Mystery Theater
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • CBS Television Network
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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