Time Limit (1957): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Time Limit is a 1957 war drama starring Richard Widmark, Richard Basehart and Carl Benton Reid. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actor at the BAFTA 1958. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Time Limit About?
The premise of Time Limit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A skilled explosives expert finds himself arrested and must convince a persistent detective of his innocence and value. Facing a rapidly approaching deadline and potential disaster, he proposes a daring plan, utilizing his specialized knowledge to avert catastrophe and prove his worth before time runs out.
Time Limit Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- korean war
- u.s. army
- prisoner of war
- treason
- interrogation
- courtroom
- based on play
- enemy
- korean
- major
- general
- colonel
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- prisoner
- investigator
- evidence
- military
- investigation
- captain
- new york city
- witness
- war zone
- violence
- treachery
- testimony
- south korea
- prosecution
- north korea
- murder
- deception
- cigarette smoking
- attorney
- assignment
- 1950s
- independent film
- title spoken by character
Time Limit Cast
Richard Widmark leads the cast, with Richard Basehart and Carl Benton Reid.
Also Starring in Time Limit
· 6 moreTime Limit Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Time Limit 76 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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Time Limit Plot Summary
What happens in Time Limit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Army Colonel William Edwards Richard Widmark is drawn into a tense, morally charged case when Major Harry Cargill Richard Basehart is accused of collaborating with the enemy after their North Korean prisoner-of-war ordeal. Cargill openly admits guilt and presents what appears to be damning evidence: a signed germ-warfare confession and radio broadcasts that attack American efforts, seemingly proving treason.
Full summary
The whole story of Time Limit, scene by scene
Time Limit Awards & Nominations
Time Limit earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actor at the BAFTA 1958.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1958 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Actor – Richard Basehart
Time Limit Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Time Limit.
How Well Do You Know Time Limit?
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 portrays Colonel William Edwards, the officer who investigates the collaboration case?
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Time Limit FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Time Limit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Time Limit?
Time Limit runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Time Limit released?
Time Limit was released on October 23, 1957.
Who is in the cast of Time Limit?
Time Limit stars Richard Widmark, Richard Basehart and Carl Benton Reid, among 10 credited actors.
How is Time Limit rated?
Time Limit has 76 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Time Limit nominated for any awards?
Time Limit received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Time Limit have a post-credit scene?
No. Time Limit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Time Limit in?
The original language of Time Limit is Japanese.
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