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
rudolph mate
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
ray kellogg
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
alex nicol
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
law chi
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
peter bogdanovich
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
james v kern
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
jim markovic
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
charles chaplin
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
koji shima
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
john o'connor
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
lynn shores
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
bretaigne windust
Great chemistry between the leads.
daniel petrie
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
victor sjostrom
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
alan gibson
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
james cruze
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
henry king
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
norman z mcleod
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
jack arnold
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
richard whorf
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.