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Three Days to Live 1958

Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Director
Gilles Grangier
Network
International Motion Pictures
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What is Three Days to Live?

Three Days to Live is a 1958 crime drama and thriller centered on Simon, a struggling actor who witnesses a murder. Although he does not see the killer, Simon falsely claims he did to get his name in the newspapers, which leads the murderer to target him.

Type
Film
Year
1958
Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Release date
Mar 12, 1958
Studios
International Motion Pictures
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.5/10
Episode runtime
~85 minutes
Status
Released
Network
International Motion Pictures

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Overview

Three Days to Live is a 1958 crime drama and thriller centered on Simon, a struggling actor who witnesses a murder. Although he does not see the killer, Simon falsely claims he did to get his name in the newspapers, which leads the murderer to target him. He is eventually aided by Jeanne, a fellow aspiring actress with a crush on him.

The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in August 1957 and featured set designs by art director Roger Briaucourt. It blends elements of drama and suspense within a concise 85-minute runtime.

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Should you watch it?

“A struggling actor claims to have seen a killer to gain fame, attracting a deadly target.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a plot centered on the dangers of seeking fame through falsehoods
  • Includes a dynamic between two aspiring actors
  • Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
Keep in mind
  • The story focuses on a protagonist who dishonestly claims to have witnessed a crime

Watch it if you enjoy crime thrillers involving characters who create dangerous situations for themselves.

This crime drama and thriller has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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Is Three Days to Live worth watching?

Viewers interested in 1950s crime thrillers and stories about the desperation for fame may find it compelling.

What is the duration of the movie?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch?

This is a feature film, not a series, so it consists of a single narrative.

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