Split Second (1953)

A group of escaped convicts seizes control of a desolate ghost town, using hostages as leverage amid impending chaos. Unbeknownst to them, their hideout is slated for destruction in a nuclear bomb test. Tensions rise as they grapple with the imminent threat while trying to maintain their power over the hostages. As the countdown begins, survival instincts clash with desperation, leading to a gripping showdown where escape may be their only hope against the looming disaster.