Watch 10 to Midnight
- R
- 1983
- 1 hr 41 min
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6.3 (9,657)
In the 1983 action-thriller 10 to Midnight, Charles Bronson plays Leo Kessler, a no-nonsense police detective who is determined to catch a serial killer who is on the loose in Los Angeles. The killer, named Warren Stacy (played by Gene Davis), is a charming and well-educated young man who stalks and murders young women in the city. At first, Kessler and his partner, Paul McAnn (played by Andrew Stevens), have trouble gathering evidence against Stacy. Despite their best efforts, the killer seems to always be one step ahead of them. However, when Stacy goes after an innocent young woman named Laurie Kessler (played by Lisa Eilbacher), Leo's daughter, the detective becomes even more determined to stop him.
10 to Midnight is a tense and gritty crime thriller that deftly balances action and suspense. Bronson delivers a powerful performance as the tough, no-nonsense cop who will stop at nothing to catch the killer, even if it means going outside the law. His chemistry with Eilbacher, who plays his daughter in the film, is also convincing, adding a layer of emotional depth to the already intense storyline.
Director J. Lee Thompson (who previously worked with Bronson on the classic film The Guns of Navarone) amps up the tension with a series of taut and suspenseful set pieces, including a heart-pumping chase scene through the city streets and a nail-biting showdown between Leo and Stacy in a darkened apartment building.
10 to Midnight also features a standout supporting cast, including Geoffrey Lewis as the coroner who helps the detectives with their investigation, Wilford Brimley as the gruff police captain who oversees the case, and Robert F. Lyons as Sal, one of Stacy's creepy associates.
Overall, 10 to Midnight is a gripping and suspenseful crime thriller that showcases Bronson at his best. Despite its age, the film still holds up as a tense and thrilling example of 80s action cinema, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
10 to Midnight is a 1983 crime movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3 and a MetaScore of 12.
