The Extra Day 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Director
- William Fairchild
- Network
- British Lion Films
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is The Extra Day?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Extra Day" (1956). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1956
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- British Lion Films
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- British Lion Films
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Extra Day" (1956).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Extra Day.
Also known as: Twelve Desperate Hours, 12 Desperate Hours.
Year: 1956.
Country/Origin: British.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Comedy-drama.
Director: William Fairchild.
Cast: Richard Basehart, Simone Simon, George Baker.
Runtime: 1h 23m.
Plot: Takes a peek into the private lives of various performers employed as extras in a new film that is currently shooting.
The Extra Day is a 1956 British comedy-drama film directed by William Fairchild. (Good start).
The film is also known by the titles Twelve Desperate Hours and 12 Desperate Hours.
Starring Richard Basehart, Simone Simon, and George Baker, the production has a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
The plot examines the
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“A gripping exploration of drama and comedy 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 The Extra Day worth watching?
The Extra Day holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Extra Day and when was it released?
The Extra Day is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1956. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Extra Day?
The Extra Day was directed by William Fairchild.
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