Duped by former army pal Paul Hoplin into building a time-bomb, New York shop owner Jim Molner and his family become hostages of Hoplin who uses bomb-threats to extort money from airlines.
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| James Mason | ... | Jim Molner | |
| Inger Stevens | ... | Mrs. Joan Molner | |
| Rod Steiger | ... | Paul Hoplin | |
| Neville Brand | ... | Steve | |
| Angie Dickinson | ... | Eileen Kelly | |
| Kenneth Tobey | ... | Agent Frank Cole | |
| Jack Klugman | ... | Vince, a thug | |
| Jack Kruschen | ... | F.B.I. Agent Charles Pope | |
| Carleton Young | ... | Roger Adams | |
| Barney Phillips | ... | Dan Pringle | |
| Harlan Warde | ... | Bert, Operative | |
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Ed Hinton | ... | Operative |
| Chet Huntley | ... | Himself | |
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Roy Neal | ... | Himself |
| Jonathan Hole | ... | Airline Executive | |
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Yesterday Jim Molner was an ordinary guy. Today he's a desperate man, frantically trying to save himself and his family, held hostage by a demented terrorist who's demanding $500,000 not to detonate a bomb he's planted on a domestic airliner. Written by Anonymous
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TERRIFYING...as the time-triggered explosive of a mad bomber ticking-ticking-ticking! See more »Parents Guide:
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2 May 1958 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$482,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Jack Klugman has a small monologue about a knife and how it is used. He also had a monologue about a knife in 12 Angry Men (1957). See more »Goofs
During the subway chase you can see the lighting move with the actors. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This film classic of 1958 depicts all the superstars of the silver screen very young, Angie Dickinson (Eileen Kelly)"Dressed to Kill"'80 is very hard to recognize, however, her sexual charm is always present in this film. Ingar Stevens(Mrs.John Molner)"The Farmers Daughter"'63 TV Series, was very young and beautiful as James Mason's(John Molner)"Lolita"'62 wife, Ingar Stevens was an unappreciated actress and unfortunately took her own life in 1970 at the very height of her career. Rod Steiger(Paul Hoplin)"No Way to Treat A Lady"'68 played the role of a mastermind with a fool proof way of making a half a million dollars by kidnapping Mr. & Mrs. Molner and their daughter. The black & white photography of NYC made this picture a real classic film for many future generations to enjoy and the wonderful talent of these great SUPERSTARS! Be sure to view it the next time it is on TV.