The Fatal Hour (1940)
Description:
When a police officer is murdered, Captain Street looks to Mr. Wong to catch the killer. Prime Suspect: Frank Belden Jr., whose father is a businessman well known for both his success and dishonesty. Mr. Wong faces increasing danger and is nearly executed himself as the investigation develops in treachery and complexity. As Mr. Wong follows the trail of dead bodies, he uncovers a jewel smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront and a case much larger than the death of a police officer.
Director: William Nigh
Producer: william nigh
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 104 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 22:26:36
Genre:
Mystery
Thriller
Crime
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User Reviews
leslie s hiscott
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
giorgio simonelli
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
sidney meyers
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
raul artigot
Poorly executed with weak performances.
james l wolcott
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
walter shumway
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
rudolph mate
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
connie rasinski
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
kinji fukasaku
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
spencer gordon bennet
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
kenneth hartford
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
samuel fuller
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
gianfranco baldanello
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
ray taylor
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
bernard carr
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
garson kanin
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
george schaefer
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
roy del ruth
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
howard hughes
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
norman thomson
Great chemistry between the leads.