Split Second Movie Review 1953

An escaped prisoner holds hostages in a Nevada atomic bomb testing area. McNally's excellent performance as the kidnapper, in addition to strong supporting performances, enhance a solid plot. Powell's directorial debut.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 85 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Hostage!, Meltdown

Screenplay

William Bowers, Irving Wallace

Cast

Paul Kelly, Richard Egan, Jan Sterling, Alexis Smith, Stephen McNally

Director

Dick Powell

Producer

RKO