A Covenant with Death
"The bristling best seller comes to angry life."
Originally released in 1967. A Covenant with Death is a drama film. directed by Lamont Johnson.
Starring George Maharis, Earl Holliman, and Laura Devon
Synopsis
An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Maharis
as Ben Lewis
Earl Holliman
as Brian Talbot
Laura Devon
as Rosemary Berquist
Katy Jurado
as Eulalia Lewis
Gene Hackman
as Harmsworth
Arthur O'Connell
as Judge Hockstadter
Sidney Blackmer
as Col. Oates
John Anderson
as Dietrich
Whit Bissell
as Bruce Donnelly
Kent Smith
as Oliver Parmalee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- William Conrad Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Covenant with Death about?
An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexpe...
Who directed A Covenant with Death?
A Covenant with Death was directed by Lamont Johnson.
How long is A Covenant with Death?
A Covenant with Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was A Covenant with Death released?
A Covenant with Death was released on February 15, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Covenant with Death?
The main cast of A Covenant with Death includes George Maharis, Earl Holliman, Laura Devon, Katy Jurado, Gene Hackman.