
- HD 1080
- Runtime: 80m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United Kingdom
- Director: Montgomery Tully
- Stars: Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure, Eric Pohlmann, John Chandos
- keywords: on the run, b movie, british noir
- Production_studio: Hammer Film Productions
- Slogan: ONE-WAY ROAD TO VIOLENCE
- The 36 Hours is featured in the top rankings of 1953
- #25 in Top Crime Movies of 1953
- #20 in Top Thriller Movies of 1953
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.