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Time Limit

Movie·1957·Drama, Mystery, War·1h 37m·Directed by Karl Malden

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Military investigator Colonel Edwards is assigned a case involving Major Cargill, a Korean War POW who is accused of treason. Although Cargill admits his guilt and Edwards' superiors are impatiently pushing Edwards to move the case to court martial, Edwards becomes convinced of Cargill's innocence.

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Richard WidmarkRichard WidmarkCol. William EdwardsRichard BasehartRichard BasehartMaj. Harry CargillDolores MichaelsDolores MichaelsCpl. Jean EvansJune LockhartJune LockhartMrs. CargillCarl Benton ReidCarl Benton ReidLt. Gen. J. ConnorsMartin BalsamMartin BalsamSgt. BakerRip TornRip TornLt. George MillerKhigh DhieghKhigh DhieghCol. Kim (as Kaie Deei)

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