The Fatal Hour (1940)
Description:
When a police officer is murdered, Captain Street looks to Mr. Wong to catch the killer. Prime Suspect: Frank Belden Jr., whose father is a businessman well known for both his success and dishonesty. Mr. Wong faces increasing danger and is nearly executed himself as the investigation develops in treachery and complexity. As Mr. Wong follows the trail of dead bodies, he uncovers a jewel smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront and a case much larger than the death of a police officer.
Director: William Nigh
Producer: william nigh
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 104 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 22:26:36
Genre:
Mystery
Thriller
Crime
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User Reviews
w merle connell
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
ben f wilson
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
joseph losey
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
freddie francis
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
r john hugh
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
alex nicol
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
michael caffey
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
james cruze
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
john o'connor
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
george templeton
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
alan gibson
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
richard wallace
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
james v kern
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
leopold lindtberg
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
richard ashe
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
roy del ruth
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
alan james
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
gilbert cates
Weak character development left me uninterested.
wallace worsley
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
charles chaplin
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.