Synopsis
Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.
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Cast
- James GarnerMajor Jefferson F. Pike
- Eva Marie SaintAnna Hedler
- Rod TaylorMajor Walter Gerber
- Werner PetersOtto Schack
- John BannerErnst
- Russell ThorsonGen. Allison
- Alan NapierCol. Peter MacLean
- Oscar Beregi Jr.Lt. Col. Ostermann
- Ed GilbertCapt. Abbott
- Sig RumanGerman Guard
Recommendations
- 80
Village Voice
Pulse-pounding thriller. - 80
The Guardian
George Seaton's 1964 36 Hours is complete tosh but clever and zestful tosh, and there's not a lot of that about. [13 Apr 1999, p.20] - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
This is a solid, three-star movie, but its premise is brilliant and unforgettable. [21 May 2017, p.Q45] - 60
TV Guide Magazine
The implausible plot is intriguing, with some good performances by the cast that make it work. The pace is fine, with some genuine moments of suspense that work well within the story's framework. - 60
Variety
Based on Roald Dahl’s Beware of the Dog and a story of Carl K. Hittleman and Luis H. Vance, it provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of high military intelligence at work. - 40
The New York Times
What is annoying about this picture is that the set-up for pulling off the plot is just too slick and artificial, too patly and elaborately contrived.
