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When Will It Strike Noon (1958)

Movie ★ 5.7 96 min

Drama

The small South American republic of Guadalarma is under the rule of despot Don Salvador, surrounded by a civil guard, his mistress (La Morenita), his henchman (Don Ramón) and the fortress governor (the venal Don Gaspar). One morning, the city's French jeweler Michel Dumartin receives a visit from a client named José Llanos, one of the regime's fiercest opponents. Llanos is soon denounced and shot dead by Salvador's men. At the same time, Dumartin was accused of complicity with the rebels. Arrested and imprisoned in the fortress, he is ripe for the death penalty.

Edmond T. Gréville Director Pierre Gaspard-Huit Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 6, 1958
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0138732
Language
Studio
Italia Produzione Film, Productions Sigma

Cast

Dany Robin Dany Robin Christine Dumartin Georges Marchal Georges Marchal Michel Dumartin Jean-Roger Caussimon Jean-Roger Caussimon Don Gaspar Pierre Dudan Pierre Dudan Luisito Pascale Roberts Pascale Roberts La Morenita Marcel Lupovici Marcel Lupovici Don Ramon Roland Bailly Roland Bailly El Zubon José Lewgoy José Lewgoy Salvador Maurice Benard Maurice Benard Emilio Carrer Jean Combal Jean Combal

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Frequently asked questions

What is When Will It Strike Noon about?
The small South American republic of Guadalarma is under the rule of despot Don Salvador, surrounded by a civil guard, his mistress (La Morenita), his henchman (Don Ramón) and the fortress governor (the venal Don Gaspar). One morning, the city's French jeweler Michel Dumartin receives a visit from a client named José Llanos, one of the regime's fiercest opponents. Llanos is soon denounced and shot dead by Salvador's men. At the same time, Dumartin was accused of complicity with the rebels. Arrested and imprisoned in the fortress, he is ripe for the death penalty.
Who directed When Will It Strike Noon?
When Will It Strike Noon was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.
Who stars in When Will It Strike Noon?
When Will It Strike Noon stars Dany Robin, Georges Marchal, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Pierre Dudan.
When was When Will It Strike Noon released?
When Will It Strike Noon is a 1958 drama film.
Where can I watch When Will It Strike Noon?
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