Quick overview
Twelve Hours to Live (1950) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Jean Gabin, Elli Parvo, and Antonella Lualdi—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 5.1/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Twelve Hours to Live (1950)
Pour l'amour du ciel-
Released: October 19, 1950
Runtime: 81 min
: 5.1/10 from 11 votes
After dying in a car accident, wealthy shoe industrialist Carlo Bacchi finds himself in the afterlife, where he is condemned to hell for having committed evil while alive. Defending himself against the accusation in an impassioned plea, however, he succeeds in obtaining to return to earth for a few hours to make reparation for the evil he committed and, above all, for the bad deed that caused Amedeo Santini's suicide attempt. The affair will lead him to make a risky but happy choice.
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