A to-the-point adaptation of an overly cerebral stage play by Ralph Berkey, Time Limit was the only film directed by character actor Karl Malden. The story involves a US army major (Richard Basehart), on trial for collaborating with the enemy during his imprisonment in North Korea. The case seems open and shut; not only are 14 former POWS willing to testify for the prosecution, but the major himself admits his guilt. Army investigator attorney Richard Widmark suspects there's more to the story than anyone is letting on. ...
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A to-the-point adaptation of an overly cerebral stage play by Ralph Berkey, Time Limit was the only film directed by character actor Karl Malden. The story involves a US army major (Richard Basehart), on trial for collaborating with the enemy during his imprisonment in North Korea. The case seems open and shut; not only are 14 former POWS willing to testify for the prosecution, but the major himself admits his guilt. Army investigator attorney Richard Widmark suspects there's more to the story than anyone is letting on. Conducting a private probe, Widmark discovers that Basehart had agreed to cooperate with the enemy to keep his men from being executed--but only after another American soldier, whose name Basehart wishes to protect, had revealed the POW's escape plans while under torture. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Add this copy of Time Limit to cart. $16.50, new condition, Sold by groovaciousrecords rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cedar City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by MGM.
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Richard Widmark, Richard Basehart, June Lockhart, Carl Benton Reid, Martin Balsam. New in new packaging. Run time: 96 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.66: 1. Originally released: 1957. factory sealed brand new not a promo or cutout
Add this copy of Time Limit [Blu-Ray] to cart. $31.70, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2020 by KL Studio Classics.
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Rip Torn, Richard Basehart, Richard Widmark. New. Run time: 96. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.