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Time Limit

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.6K
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Richard Widmark in Time Limit (1957)
DramaWar

During the Korean War former prisoner of war, Major Harry Cargill admits to having collaborated with the enemy but military investigator Colonel William Edwards wants the details.During the Korean War former prisoner of war, Major Harry Cargill admits to having collaborated with the enemy but military investigator Colonel William Edwards wants the details.During the Korean War former prisoner of war, Major Harry Cargill admits to having collaborated with the enemy but military investigator Colonel William Edwards wants the details.

  • Director
    • Karl Malden
  • Writers
    • Henry Denker
    • Ralph Berkey
  • Stars
    • Richard Widmark
    • Richard Basehart
    • Dolores Michaels
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Karl Malden
    • Writers
      • Henry Denker
      • Ralph Berkey
    • Stars
      • Richard Widmark
      • Richard Basehart
      • Dolores Michaels
    • 36User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast18

    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Col. William Edwards
    Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart
    • Maj. Harry Cargill
    Dolores Michaels
    Dolores Michaels
    • Cpl. Jean Evans
    June Lockhart
    June Lockhart
    • Mrs. Cargill
    Carl Benton Reid
    Carl Benton Reid
    • Lt. Gen. J. Connors
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Sgt. Baker
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Lt. George Miller
    Khigh Dhiegh
    Khigh Dhiegh
    • Col. Kim
    • (as Kaie Deei)
    Yale Wexler
    Yale Wexler
    • Capt. Joe Connors
    Alan Dexter
    Alan Dexter
    • Mike
    Manning Ross
    • Lt. Harvey
    Joe Di Reda
    Joe Di Reda
    • Gus
    • (as Joe Di Rida)
    James Douglas
    James Douglas
    • Steve
    Kenneth Alton
    • Boxer
    Jack Webster
    • Lt. Harper
    Edward McNally
    • Poleska
    • (as Skip McNally)
    Jimmie Horan
    Jimmie Horan
    • Prisoner of War
    • (uncredited)
    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Prisoner of War
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Karl Malden
    • Writers
      • Henry Denker
      • Ralph Berkey
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews36

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This film is Karl Malden's only directing credit. In his autobiography, he stated that he "preferred being a good actor than a fairly good director."
    • Goofs
      When Miller throws his punch, it clearly misses to the left even though the victim's head snaps back.
    • Quotes
      • Maj. Harry Cargill: A man can be a hero all his life, but if in the last month of it, or the last week, or even the last minute, the pressure becomes too great and he breaks, then he's branded for life. You can't ask a man to be a hero forever. There ought to be a time limit.
      • Lt. Gen. J. Connors: There is no defense for treason.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 23, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Wenn Männer zerbrechen
    • Filming locations
      • Governors Island, New York Harbor, New York City, New York, USA(exteriors of Army post known as Fort Jay - closed 1996)
    • Production company
      • Heath Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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