Emergency Call 1952
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Network
- Nettlefold Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video
What is Emergency Call?
Emergency Call is a 1952 British drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert and distributed by Butcher's Film Service. Released in the United States as The Hundred Hour Hunt, the film stars Jack Warner, Anthony Steel, Joy Shelton, and Sid James.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Release date
- May 19, 1952
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Nettlefold Films
- Genres
- Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~84 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Nettlefold Films
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Emergency Call is a 1952 British drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert and distributed by Butcher's Film Service. Released in the United States as The Hundred Hour Hunt, the film stars Jack Warner, Anthony Steel, Joy Shelton, and Sid James. The screenplay was written by Lewis Gilbert and Vernon Harris.
The plot centers on a five-year-old child who is diagnosed with leukaemia and has only days to live. Because her blood type is extremely rare, her only hope of survival is a blood transfusion, setting off a race against time to find the necessary donors.
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“A gripping exploration of thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Emergency Call worth watching?
Emergency Call holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Emergency Call and when was it released?
Emergency Call is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1952. Release status: Released.
Who directed Emergency Call?
Emergency Call was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
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