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Two Seconds

Name: Two Seconds
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Released: 1932
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Edward McWade, Larry Steers, Guy Kibbee, Gladys Lloyd, John Kelly

1932Mervyn LeRoyIMDb: 6.9/10

Synopsis

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

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Franklin Parker

June Gittelson

John Kelly

Editor's Choice Analysis

Two Seconds: A heavy watch that sticks with you

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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Two Seconds

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ScoreCult MeterScore

69%Popularity50%

#358Archive Rank#479

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Two Seconds FAQ

The movie Two Seconds was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

Two Seconds was released in the year 1932.

Two Seconds has an IMDb rating of 6.9 out of 10.

Two Seconds is a movie from United States.

Two Seconds is categorised as Thriller, Drama, Crime in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Two Seconds features Edward G. Robinson, Franklin Parker, June Gittelson, John Kelly.

The screenplay for Two Seconds was written by Harvey F. Thew, Elliott Lester.

If you enjoy Two Seconds, you might also like The Key to Power (1920), The Hundredth Chance (1920), In the River (1920), The Jackeroo of Coolabong (1920).

Yes, Two Seconds (1932) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Thriller and Drama qualities.