Ten Seconds to Hell (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, Ten Seconds to Hell is an action, drama and war film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 93 minutes. “BLOCKBUSTER ABOUT TO EXPLODE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two rivals from a German bomb squad are left to deactivate duds in postwar Berlin.
Who’s in it. Ten Seconds to Hell stars Jack Palance as Eric Koertner, Jeff Chandler as Karl Wirtz, Martine Carol as Margot Hofer and Robert Cornthwaite as Franz Loeffler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ten Seconds to Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ten Seconds to Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ten Seconds to Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ten Seconds to Hell (1959)?
- In US, Ten Seconds to Hell is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ten Seconds to Hell worth watching?
- Ten Seconds to Hell holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ten Seconds to Hell?
- Ten Seconds to Hell stars Jack Palance, Jeff Chandler, Martine Carol, Robert Cornthwaite and Dave Willock.
- When was Ten Seconds to Hell released?
- Ten Seconds to Hell was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.