Ten Seconds to Hell (1959): Cast & Plot
Ten Seconds to Hell is a 1959 war drama directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Richard Wattis as Major Haven, Dave Willock and Jim Goodwin. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ten Seconds to Hell About?
The premise of Ten Seconds to Hell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
BLOCKBUSTER ABOUT TO EXPLODE! Two rivals from a German bomb squad are left to deactivate duds in postwar Berlin.
Ten Seconds to Hell Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- pow prisoner of war
- aldrich and palance
- demolitions expert
- ex soldier
- prisoner of war camp
- germany
- romantic rivalry
- defusing a bomb
- last survivor
- demolition equipment
- contract
- violence
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- train
- baggage
- firing pin
- occupied nation
- army major
- u.s. army
- seduction
- no survivors
- philosophy
- nihilism
- attempted murder
- job hazard
- boarding house
- hostility
- explosion
- cynic
- jealousy
- german soldier
- berlin germany
- stock footage
- post world war two
- 1940s
- world war two
- death of friend
- based on novel
Ten Seconds to Hell Cast & Characters
Richard Wattis leads the cast as Major Haven, with Dave Willock as Peter Tillig and Jim Goodwin as Hans Globke. Directed by Robert Aldrich; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Aldrich
- Richard Wattis as Major Haven
- Dave Willock as Peter Tillig
- Jim Goodwin as Hans Globke
- Wesley Addy as Wolfgang Sulke
Also Starring in Ten Seconds to Hell
· 9 more- Jack Palance Eric Koertner
- Robert Cornthwaite Franz Loeffler
- Nancy Lee Ruth Sulke
- Jeff Chandler Karl Wirtz
- Virginia Baker Frau Bauer
- Martine Carol Margot Hofer
- Michael Pate Narrator (voice)
- Jim Hutton Workman at Bomb Site
- Charles Nolte Doctor
More from Robert Aldrich
More films directed by Robert Aldrich, best-rated first: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Hustle, The Longest Yard and The Frisco Kid.
Ten Seconds to Hell Plot Summary
What happens in Ten Seconds to Hell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the灰 rubble-strewn streets of post-war Berlin, a weary city trying to stage a comeback under occupation, a British Major Haven gathers what remains of a German bomb-disposal crew to tackle the peril still hidden in the city’s wake. The assembled team includes Hans Globke, Peter Tillig, Wolfgang Sulke, Franz Loeffler, Karl Wirtz, and Eric Koertner, with Frau Bauer assigned as their liaison. Although Karl initially hopes to take the lead, the men vote to place the reins in the hands of the reluctant engineer-turned-foreman, Eric, and the plan moves forward with that partnership.
Full summary
The whole story of Ten Seconds to Hell, scene by scene
Ten Seconds to Hell Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ten Seconds to Hell.
How Well Do You Know Ten Seconds to Hell?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the British officer in charge of the bomb‑disposal unit?
Cars in Ten Seconds to Hell
5 cars on screen, including the Bedford MW 15cwt and the 1938 Opel Admiral Krankenwagen.
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Bedford MW 15cwt Minor role -
1938 Opel Admiral Krankenwagen Minor role -
Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role -
1951 Büssing D2U Background role
Ten Seconds to Hell Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Tout près de Satan” and “The Phoenix”.
- Also known as
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- Tout près de Satan
- The Phoenix
- Dieci secondi con il diavolo
- Vor uns die Hölle
- A diez segundos del infierno
- Tíz másodperc a pokolban
- A Dez Segundos do Inferno
- 지옥까지 10초
- 十秒下地狱
- Σε 10" στην Κόλαση
- Aposta suïcida
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Movies Like Ten Seconds to Hell
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bomb at 10:10, Five for Hell and Hitler: The Last Ten Days.
Ten Seconds to Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ten Seconds to Hell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ten Seconds to Hell?
Ten Seconds to Hell runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Ten Seconds to Hell released?
Ten Seconds to Hell was released on April 23, 1959.
Who directed Ten Seconds to Hell?
Ten Seconds to Hell was directed by Robert Aldrich.
More films by Robert Aldrich Who is in the cast of Ten Seconds to Hell?
Ten Seconds to Hell stars Richard Wattis as Major Haven, Dave Willock as Peter Tillig and Jim Goodwin as Hans Globke, among 13 credited actors.
Does Ten Seconds to Hell have a post-credit scene?
No. Ten Seconds to Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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