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The Hundred Hour Hunt

Original title: Emergency Call
  • 19521952
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
184
YOUR RATING
The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
  • Thriller
Scotland Yard is mobilised in the hunt for blood donors in a race to save a dying girl.Scotland Yard is mobilised in the hunt for blood donors in a race to save a dying girl.Scotland Yard is mobilised in the hunt for blood donors in a race to save a dying girl.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
184
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lewis Gilbert
  • Writers
    • Vernon Harris
    • Lewis Gilbert
  • Stars
    • Jack Warner
    • Anthony Steel
    • Joy Shelton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lewis Gilbert
  • Writers
    • Vernon Harris
    • Lewis Gilbert
  • Stars
    • Jack Warner
    • Anthony Steel
    • Joy Shelton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Richard Gale and Anthony Steel in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Richard Gale in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    John Robinson and Anthony Steel in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Earl Cameron, Anthony Oliver, and Carmen Manley in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Earl Cameron and Anthony Oliver in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Michael Brennan and Henry Hewitt in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Michael Brennan and Richard Gale in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Michael Brennan in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    John Robinson and Jack Warner in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    John Robinson in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)
    Joy Shelton, Anthony Steel, and Jennifer Tafler in The Hundred Hour Hunt (1952)

    Top cast

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    Jack Warner
    Jack Warner
    • Inspector Laneas Inspector Lane
    Anthony Steel
    Anthony Steel
    • Dr. Carteras Dr. Carter
    Joy Shelton
    Joy Shelton
    • Laura Bishopas Laura Bishop
    Freddie Mills
    • Tim Mahoneyas Tim Mahoney
    • (as Freddie Mills Former Light Heavyweight Champion of the World)
    Sidney James
    Sidney James
    • Danny Marksas Danny Marks
    Earl Cameron
    Earl Cameron
    • George Robinsonas George Robinson
    John Robinson
    • Dr. Braithwaiteas Dr. Braithwaite
    Thora Hird
    Thora Hird
    • Mrs. Corneliusas Mrs. Cornelius
    Eric Pohlmann
    Eric Pohlmann
    • Flash Harryas Flash Harry
    Sydney Tafler
    Sydney Tafler
    • Brettas Brett
    Geoffrey Hibbert
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    Vida Hope
    • Brendaas Brenda
    Henry Hewitt
    • Mr. Wilberforceas Mr. Wilberforce
    Peggy Bryan
    Peggy Bryan
    • Ward Sisteras Ward Sister
    Avis Scott
    Avis Scott
    • Marieas Marie
    Bruce Seton
    Bruce Seton
    • Sgt. Bellamyas Sgt. Bellamy
    Anna Turner
    Anna Turner
    • Mrs. Jacksonas Mrs. Jackson
    Nosher Powell
    • Boy Boothas Boy Booth
    • (as Fred Powell)
    • Director
      • Lewis Gilbert
    • Writers
      • Vernon Harris
      • Lewis Gilbert
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First film of Freddie Mills.
    • Goofs
      When Jack Warner and Anthony Steel are at the port convincing Earl Cameron to donate his blood the shadow of the camera is on Jack Warner's coat and then momentarily on Anthony Steel.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Carter: If she'd been a man I'd have punched her on the nose.

      Inspector Lane: You have improved her looks if you had...

    • Connections
      Remade as Emergency (1962)

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Stock British "B-movie" - a thriller with a cause...
    Portmanteau story regarding plight of a critically ill child, stricken with Leukaemia. She has but days to live, she needs a blood transfusion for 3 pints of blood, but needs this within days or she will die. The race is on to find suitable donors - complicated by her extremely rare blood group.

    The caring doctor teams up with a wily Scotland Yard detective, and they meet various sections of society in the hunt for their men.

    Notable for an appearance by former World Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion - Freddie Mills.

    A stock black and white "B-movie", with some interesting twists and turns before we reach the climax.
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    • jessieanchor
    • Aug 13, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hitan poziv
    • Filming locations
      • Nettlefold Studios, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Nettlefold Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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