
36 Hours
Drama · Thriller · War
Overview
Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.
Top Cast


James Garner
James Garner
Major Jefferson F. Pike
James Garner
Major Jefferson F. Pike


Eva Marie Saint
Eva Marie Saint
Anna Hedler
Eva Marie Saint
Anna Hedler


Rod Taylor
Rod Taylor
Major Walter Gerber
Rod Taylor
Major Walter Gerber


Werner Peters
Werner Peters
Otto Schack
Werner Peters
Otto Schack


John Banner
John Banner
Ernst
John Banner
Ernst


Russell Thorson
Russell Thorson
Gen. Allison
Russell Thorson
Gen. Allison


Alan Napier
Alan Napier
Col. Peter MacLean
Alan Napier
Col. Peter MacLean


Oscar Beregi Jr.
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Lt. Col. Ostermann
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Lt. Col. Ostermann


Ed Gilbert
Ed Gilbert
Capt. Abbott
Ed Gilbert
Capt. Abbott


Sig Ruman
Sig Ruman
German Guard
Sig Ruman
German Guard
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