Split Second (1953): Cast & Plot
Split Second is a 1953 drama thriller directed by Dick Powell, starring Stephen McNally as Sam Hurley, Paul Kelly and Frank De Kova. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Dick Powell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Split Second About?
The premise of Split Second without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Steel Your Nerves! Here’s excitement that will smash them! Escaped convicts hold hostages in a ghost town targeted for a nuclear bomb test.
Split Second Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nevada
- ghost town
- fugitive
- atomic testing
- love triangle
- carjacking
- escaped convict
- diner
- gas station attendant
- woody station wagon
- gunshot wound
- loyalty
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- carson city nevada
- hostage
- survival
- gas station
- death of fiance
- reporter
- helicopter
- car trouble
- abduction
- murder
- one day timespan
- dancer
- desert
- infidelity
- surgery
- world war one veteran
- newspaper
- fight
- bible
- phone booth
- dysfunctional marriage
- hitchhiking
- loss of wife
- pasadena california
- extortion
- divorce
- insurance executive
- revolver
- prospector
- world war two veteran
- mushroom cloud
- doctor
- whiskey flask
- pump action shotgun
- getaway driver
- lantern
- atmospheric atomic test
- deuce and a half
Split Second Cast & Characters
Stephen McNally leads the cast as Sam Hurley, with Paul Kelly as Bart Moore and Frank De Kova as Dummy. Directed by Dick Powell; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dick Powell
- Stephen McNally as Sam Hurley
- Paul Kelly as Bart Moore
- Frank De Kova as Dummy
- Alexis Smith as Kay Garven
Also Starring in Split Second
· 5 more- Richard Egan Doctor Neal Garven
- Robert Paige Arthur Ashton
- Keith Andes Larry Fleming
- Jan Sterling Dorothy 'Dottie' Vale
- Arthur Hunnicutt Asa Tremaine
Split Second Plot Summary
What happens in Split Second from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Armored car robbers Sam Hurley (Sam Hurley) and Bart Moore (Bart Moore) break out of Carson City prison, though Moore takes a bullet to the stomach during the escape. They’re picked up by an accomplice, Dummy (Dummy), waiting on a deserted stretch of road, who drives them to a gas station where Hurley intends to upgrade to a faster car. When the attendant tries to play hero, Hurley executes him with cold efficiency, setting the tone for a raid that will soon test every survivor’s nerve and temperament.
Full summary
The whole story of Split Second, scene by scene
Split Second Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Split Second.
How Well Do You Know Split Second?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrayed Sam Hurley, the leader of the armored car robbers?
Cars in Split Second
12 cars on screen, including the 1952 Chrysler New Yorker and the 1941 Ford De Luxe Station Wagon.
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1952 Chrysler New Yorker Important role -
1941 Ford De Luxe Station Wagon Important role -
1941 Ford Super De Luxe Important role -
1952 Plymouth Concord Important role
Split Second Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Prigionieri della città deserta” and “Explosion in Nevada”.
- Also known as
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- Prigionieri della città deserta
- Explosion in Nevada
- Même les assassins tremblent
- Suplício de um Condenado
- W mgnieniu oka
- L’instant decisiu
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Split Second FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Split Second, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Split Second?
Split Second runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Split Second released?
Split Second was released on May 2, 1953.
Who directed Split Second?
Split Second was directed by Dick Powell.
More films by Dick Powell Who is in the cast of Split Second?
Split Second stars Stephen McNally as Sam Hurley, Paul Kelly as Bart Moore and Frank De Kova as Dummy, among 9 credited actors.
Does Split Second have a post-credit scene?
No. Split Second has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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