---
title: "Time Bomb"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/time-bomb-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 235872
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Time Bomb (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/time-bomb-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Time Bomb is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Da.Ma. Cinematografica, Le Groupe des Quatre, Terra Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Insurance fraud turns deadly when a scuttled ship’s plan unravels."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1950s crime drama
- Compact 90‑minute runtime
- Directed by Yves Ciampi

### Caveats & Content Note
- Plot may feel straightforward
- Period pacing can feel slow to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its serious crime drama tone makes it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, noir

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/time-bomb-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yves Ciampi
- **Networks / Studios**: Da.Ma. Cinematografica, Le Groupe des Quatre, Terra Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Curd Jürgens** as *Eric Muller*
- **Mylène Demongeot** as *Catherine Mougin*
- **Alain Saury** as *Michel Mougin*
- **Paul Mercey** as *Le cuisinier*
- **Robert Porte** as *Steward*
- **Daniel Sorano** as *Mathias*
- **Jean Daurand** as *Pepere*
- **Pierre Collet** as *Crewman*
- **Guy Dakar** as *Crewman*
- **André Dalibert** as *Carminati*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Time Bomb released?
It was released on January 20, 1959.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and crime film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: Who directed Time Bomb?
The director is Yves Ciampi.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
Plotters attempt to scuttle a ship for insurance money, but their plan goes awry.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Time Bomb — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/235872)
- [Time Bomb (1953) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/24299-time-bomb/prehled/)
- [Time Bomb (1953) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/time-bomb-1953)

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