A condemned murderer, in the process of being executed, relives the events that led to his being sentenced to die in the electric chair..


If you have a soft spot for pre-Code grit, Two Seconds is worth your time. It’s definitely not for anyone looking for a breezy weekend watch, though. It’s heavy, cynical, and feels like a punch to the gut by the time the credits roll. If you prefer your cinema bright and cheery, stay far away. Edward G. Robinson is th...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Mervyn LeRoy

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"If you have a soft spot for pre-Code grit, Two Seconds is worth your time. It’s definitely not for anyone looking for a breezy weekend watch, though. It’s heavy, cynical, and feels like a punch to the gut by the time the credits roll. If you prefer your cinema bright and cheery, stay far away. Edward G. Robinson is the whole show here. He plays a guy named John Allen, and watching him slowly unravel is like watching a car crash in slow motion. You want to look away, but you can’t. He carries th..."
Harvey F. Thew, Elliott Lester
United States

