---
title: "The Devil at 4 O'Clock"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-devil-at-4-o-clock-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31916
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-devil-at-4-o-clock-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Devil at 4 O'Clock is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Thriller.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An eccentric priest and three reluctant convicts attempt a daring rescue from a smoldering volcano."

### Why Watch
- features an adventure and thriller plot involving a volcano
- based on a novel by British writer Max Catto

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details are provided in the sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG rating and involves dramatic themes of a volcanic threat.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, drama, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released in the US on 10/18/1961.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
It is categorized as adventure, drama, and thriller.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on a 1958 novel with the same title by British writer Max Catto.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Devil at 4 O'Clock — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31916)
- [The Devil at 4 O'Clock - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_at_4_O%27Clock)
- [The Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/26939-the-devil-at-4-o-clock/prehled/)
- [Devil at 4 O'Clock, The 62% [The Devil at 4 O'Clock] (1961…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/255155-devil-at-4-oclock-the)
- [The Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-devil-at-4-o-clock)

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