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CRIME . 1943 . 1h 5m . 6.2/10

The Chance of a Lifetime_

"ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!"

A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.

Starring Chester Morris, Erik Rolf, Jeanne Bates
6.2/10
Rating
1h 5m
Runtime
1943
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!

A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.

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Cast
Chester Morris stars as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black in The Chance of a Lifetime.
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Year context
The Chance of a Lifetime was released 83 years ago in 1943.
Overview
A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.
The Chance of a Lifetime is a Crime, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 5m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
65 min (1h 5m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (5 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Chance of a Lifetime about?
A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.
How long is The Chance of a Lifetime?
The Chance of a Lifetime has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Chance of a Lifetime?
The cast of The Chance of a Lifetime includes Chester Morris, Erik Rolf, Jeanne Bates, Richard Lane, George E. Stone.
What is the rating of The Chance of a Lifetime?
The Chance of a Lifetime has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Mystery
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