Private Hell 36 (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, Private Hell 36 is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 81 minutes. “These are night faces... Living on the edge of evil and violence!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In New York, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lili is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lili's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lili and Frank are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.
Who’s in it. Private Hell 36 stars Ida Lupino as Lilli Marlowe, Steve Cochran as Police Sgt. Cal Bruner, Howard Duff as Police Sgt. Jack Farnham and Dean Jagger as Police Capt. Michaels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Private Hell 36 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Hell 36 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Hell 36 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Hell 36 (1954)?
- In US, Private Hell 36 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Private Hell 36 worth watching?
- Private Hell 36 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Hell 36?
- Private Hell 36 stars Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff, Dean Jagger and Dorothy Malone.
- When was Private Hell 36 released?
- Private Hell 36 was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.