Review of Five Minutes to Live (1961) by Timm S — 18 Oct 2013

I've never seen so much of nothing in my life.

A group of gangsters go door-to-door killing whoever answers and stealing their kids. The town is obviously in disarray as the robbers pile up victims. Is there any hope for the town or will the robbers wipe them out?

"You don't appreciate me.".

"What's there to appreciate?".

Bill Karn, director of Dangerous Assignment, Gang Busters, Guns Don't Argue, and Ma Barker's Killer Brood, delivers Five Minutes to Live. The storyline for this picture isn't as good as it had the potential to be. The acting and soundtrack were both a little corny and disappointing. The cast includes Johnny Cash, Donald Woods, Cay Forester, and Ron Howard.

"I need someone with experience.".

"I've been around.".

I DVR'd this picture off Turner Classic Movies (TCM) because it starred the legendary Johnny Cash. I had never heard of this movie but the plot sounded great. This is a classic drive-in movie with songs from the period, and Johnny Cash acting cool on the big screen; however, the content was minimal and disappointing. I'd skip this picture.

"I'm wearing that horrible negligee you bought me.".

Grade: C-.