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When Time Ran Out...

When Time Ran Out...

Caught in a game of power. Playing time: 24 hours. Prizes: Untold wealth. Rules: None.

19805.42h 1m

Overview

An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.

Directed by James Goldstone
Written by Stirling Silliphant, Carl Foreman
Produced by Irwin Allen
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $3.8M

Top Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Hank Anderson

Jacqueline Bisset

Jacqueline Bisset

Kay Kirby

William Holden

William Holden

Shelby Gilmore

James Franciscus

James Franciscus

Bob Spangler

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Det. Sgt. Tom Conti

Edward Albert

Edward Albert

Brian

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

Francis Fendly

Barbara Carrera

Barbara Carrera

Iolani

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Rose Valdez

Veronica Hamel

Veronica Hamel

Nikki

Themes & Keywords

hotelislandescapevolcanoromancedisasterlove affairtrappedvolcanic eruptiondisaster movie

About When Time Ran Out...

When Time Ran Out... is a action, adventure, drama, thriller film released in 1980 exploring themes of hotel, island, escape, volcano, romance, disaster. Directed by James Goldstone, it stars Paul Newman, Jacqueline Bisset, William Holden. An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.

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