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Ten Seconds to Hell

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 33m
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6.5/10
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Ten Seconds to Hell (1959)
ActionDramaRomanceWar

After 1945, six German ex-soldiers are hired to defuse unexploded Allied bombs in the ruins of Berlin.After 1945, six German ex-soldiers are hired to defuse unexploded Allied bombs in the ruins of Berlin.After 1945, six German ex-soldiers are hired to defuse unexploded Allied bombs in the ruins of Berlin.

  • Director
    • Robert Aldrich
  • Writers
    • Robert Aldrich
    • Teddi Sherman
    • Lawrence P. Bachmann
  • Stars
    • Jack Palance
    • Jeff Chandler
    • Martine Carol
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
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    • Director
      • Robert Aldrich
    • Writers
      • Robert Aldrich
      • Teddi Sherman
      • Lawrence P. Bachmann
    • Stars
      • Jack Palance
      • Jeff Chandler
      • Martine Carol
    • 19User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Eric Koertner
    Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler
    • Karl Wirtz
    Martine Carol
    Martine Carol
    • Margot Hofer
    Robert Cornthwaite
    Robert Cornthwaite
    • Franz Loeffler
    Dave Willock
    Dave Willock
    • Peter Tillig
    Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy
    • Wolfgang Sulke
    • (as Wes Addy)
    Jim Goodwin
    Jim Goodwin
    • Hans Globke
    • (as Jimmy Goodwin)
    Virginia Baker
    • Frau Bauer
    Richard Wattis
    Richard Wattis
    • Maj. Haven
    Nancy Lee
    • Ruth Sulke
    Jim Hutton
    Jim Hutton
    • Workman at Bomb Site
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Nolte
    Charles Nolte
    • Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Pate
    Michael Pate
    • Narrator
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Aldrich
    • Writers
      • Robert Aldrich
      • Teddi Sherman
      • Lawrence P. Bachmann
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    • Trivia
      Jack Palance and director Robert Aldrich had worked together with distinction on two previous occasions - "Attack!" and "The Big Knife" - but fell out most acrimoniously during the making of this film. Aldrich later remarked wryly that it was probably unwise for any director to work more than twice with an actor as volatile as Palance, but nonetheless sought him out yet again a few years later when Palance was offered the role of Archer Maggot in "The Dirty Dozen". It seemed there might be a reconciliation at last, but Palance dropped out at the last minute (because of illness, some sources have claimed) and the part was taken over by Telly Savalas.
    • Quotes

      Karl Wirtz: I guess it's still my bomb.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Libel (1959)

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    The dirty dozen in miniature.

    Okay there 's only half-a-dozen in this movie and they are not dirty but there's a strong analogy between "ten seconds to hell" and the 1967 work: a group of men,going for broke ,bound to die one after the other. Jack Palance is impressive in a non-villain part,and his character displays tension,emotion and compassion.Jeff Chandler is also very effective .The defusing scenes have a near-documentary side which makes them very convincing .

    The main flaw is Martine Carol's part :her character did not seem to appeal to Aldrich and her scenes come at the most awkward moment.This is the umpteenth story of the French girl who loved (and married) a German and now is looked upon as a traitor to her country.This is a man's story which leaves no place for women as "whatever happened to Baby Jane" is an Aldrich woman's film where men have nothing to do with.
    • dbdumonteil
    • Apr 12, 2003
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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1959 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Phoenix
    • Filming locations
      • UFA Studios, Berlin, Germany(interiors)
    • Production companies
      • Hammer Films
      • Seven Arts Productions
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      • $1,100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White

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