Second Chance (1953)
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42% of users liked it
(152 ratings)
Even without its 3D/stereophonic sound gimmickry, Second Chance is a crackling good suspenser. Robert Mitchum plays Russ Lambert, a prizefighter who heads to South America to forget a recent tragedy in the ring. Here he meets Clare Shepard (Linda Darnell), who is likewise running away -- not from… More Even without its 3D/stereophonic sound gimmickry, Second Chance is a crackling good suspenser. Robert Mitchum plays Russ Lambert, a prizefighter who heads to South America to forget a recent tragedy in the ring. Here he meets Clare Shepard (Linda Darnell), who is likewise running away -- not from her bitter memories, but from her boyfriend, a vicious gangster. Also newly arrived in South America is Cappy Gordon (Jack Palance), the cold-blooded triggerman for Clare's ex-beau. After several close calls and near-misses, the three main characters converge in a disabled cable car, high above a deep abyss. Filmed on location at RKO Radio's Mexican facilities, Second Chance takes a while getting started, then rapidly builds to a heart-pounding finale. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.
- Directed By
- Rudolph Maté
- Written By
- Oscar Millard, Sydney Boehm
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
- In Theaters
- Jul 18, 1953 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An enjoyable thriller that is told in a straight-forward manner.
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Cast
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Robert Mitchumas Russ Lambert -
Linda Darnellas Clare Sheppard -
Jack Palanceas Cappy Gordon
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Sandro Giglioas Cable Car Conductor -
Reginald Sheffieldas Mr. Woburn -
Margaret Brewsteras Mrs. Woburn
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