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Split Second

NR19531h 25mDick Powell
IMDb 6.8

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"Steel Your Nerves! Here's excitement that will smash them!"

Escaped convicts hold hostages in a ghost town targeted for a nuclear bomb test.

ThrillerCrime
Atomic Bomb TestFilm NoirBlack And White

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Frequently asked questions

What is Split Second (1953) about?

Escaped convicts hold hostages in a ghost town targeted for a nuclear bomb test.

Who stars in Split Second?

Split Second stars Stephen McNally (Sam Hurley), Alexis Smith (Kay Garven), Jan Sterling (Dorothy 'Dottie' Vale), Keith Andes (Larry Fleming), Arthur Hunnicutt (Asa Tremaine). The film was directed by Dick Powell.

How long is Split Second?

Split Second has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is Split Second worth watching?

Split Second holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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