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
henry king
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
harold young
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
henry koster
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
joseph losey
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
reginald le borg
I found it difficult to stay invested.
norman thomson
Great chemistry between the leads.
reginald barker
Excellent performances all around.
jean negulesco
Weak character development left me uninterested.
richard wallace
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
ben f wilson
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
michael reeves
Great chemistry between the leads.
jack arnold
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
roy del ruth
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
ewing scott
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
ray kellogg
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
norman z mcleod
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
steve sekely
I found it difficult to stay invested.
rupert julian
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
spencer gordon bennet
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
eddie nicart
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.