Below the Deadline (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1946, Below the Deadline is a thriller and crime film directed by William Beaudine, running about 65 minutes. “DARING...DANGEROUS...DIFFERENT! Meet the New Treat-Em-Rough Guy, WARREN DOUGLAS! He's the Kind Girls Talk About, But Seldom Find!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A veteran, Joe Hilton, returns from the war to find that his brother Jeffrey Hilton, a gangster, has been killed. His quest for revenge leads him to take over his brother's illegal operations but his sweetheart, Lynn Turner, persuades him to change his ways and return to the straight and narrow.
Who’s in it. Below the Deadline stars Warren Douglas as Joe Hilton, Ramsay Ames as Lynn Turner, Jan Wiley as Vivian and Paul Maxey as Arthur Brennan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Below the Deadline has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Below the Deadline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Below the Deadline tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Below the Deadline (1946)?
- In US, Below the Deadline is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Below the Deadline worth watching?
- Below the Deadline holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Below the Deadline?
- Below the Deadline stars Warren Douglas, Ramsay Ames, Jan Wiley, Paul Maxey and Philip Van Zandt.
- When was Below the Deadline released?
- Below the Deadline was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.