Before I Hang_
"Beware! When Karloff stops the clock, your hour has come!"
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
Starring
Boris Karloff, Evelyn Keyes, Bruce Bennett
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Before I Hang was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Overview
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the...
Before I Hang is a Crime, Horror, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 2m.
CAST (20)
Boris Karloff
Dr. John Garth
Evelyn Keyes
Martha Garth
Bruce Bennett
Dr. Paul Ames
Don Beddoe
Capt. McGraw
Edward Van Sloan
Dr. Ralph Howard
Ben Taggart
Warden Thompson
Pedro de Cordoba
Victor Sondini
WK
Wright Kramer
George Wharton
Bertram Marburgh
Stephen Barclay
Robert Fiske
District Attorney
Frank Richards
Otto Kron - Convict
Kenneth MacDonald
Anson, Prison Guard
Ernie Adams
Sam - Hospital Prison Orderly
Frederick Burton
Governor Prentiss
Edward Earle
Dr. Nichols
Richard Fiske
Mandish
George McKay
Reardon
John Tyrrell
Sanders
Jack Cheatham
Patrolman Olson
Charles Trowbridge
Judge Braden
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What is Before I Hang about?
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
How long is Before I Hang?
Before I Hang has a runtime of 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Who stars in Before I Hang?
The cast of Before I Hang includes Boris Karloff, Evelyn Keyes, Bruce Bennett, Don Beddoe, Edward Van Sloan.
What is the rating of Before I Hang?
Before I Hang has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 35 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Horror
Science Fiction