What is the plot of Second Chance?

A romantic thriller about a boxer and a singer fleeing their pasts who become trapped in a life-threatening situation

What are the key story phases in Second Chance?

The story of Second Chance progresses through these phases: Deadly Pursuit, Unexpected Romance, Mountain Trap, Midair Crisis.

Name: Second Chance
Genre: crime, drama, thriller
Released: 1953
Rating: 6

Cappy is sent to kill Clare while she flees to San Cristóbal under an alias.

Bookkeeper Murdered — Mob bookkeeper killed by hitman Cappy Characters: Cappy Gordon, Vic Spilato Location: Unknown
Clare Flees to San Cristóbal — Clare sells earrings and hides under alias Characters: Clare Shepperd, Felipe Location: San Cristóbal
Lambert Arrives in Town — Boxer seeks refuge after accidental killing Characters: Russ Lambert Location: San Cristóbal
Boxing Match — Lambert defeats challenger Rivera Characters: Russ Lambert, Rivera, Clare Shepperd Location: Boxing Ring

Clare and Lambert meet and develop a relationship despite their troubled pasts.

Boxing Match — Lambert defeats challenger Rivera Characters: Russ Lambert, Rivera, Clare Shepperd Location: Boxing Ring
Clare Meets Lambert — Clare and Lambert begin relationship Characters: Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert, Felipe Location: Posado de Don Pascual
Trip to La Cumbre — Couple travels to secluded mountain village Characters: Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert Location: Aerial Tramway

The couple becomes stranded in a remote mountain village with no escape route.

Murder Witness — Witness jealous husband kill wife Characters: Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert, Vasco, His Wife Location: La Cumbre
Hotel Stay — Couple stays overnight as lifts close Characters: Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert, Mandy Location: Hotel
Cappy Finds Clare — Cappy threatens Clare to leave with him Characters: Clare Shepperd, Cappy Gordon Location: Hotel Room
Cable Car Journey — All passengers stranded in midair after cable snaps Characters: Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert, Cappy Gordon, Vasco, Police Officer, Cable Car Conductor, Mr. Woburn, Mrs. Woburn Location: Cable Car

The cable car strands passengers high above an abyss with limited hope of survival.

Cable Car Journey — All passengers stranded in midair after cable snaps Characters: Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert, Cappy Gordon, Vasco, Police Officer, Cable Car Conductor, Mr. Woburn, Mrs. Woburn Location: Cable Car
Vasco's Sacrifice — Vasco attempts to save others but dies Characters: Vasco, Police Officer, Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert, Cappy Gordon Location: Cable Car
Lambert's Rescue — Lambert successfully gets help Characters: Russ Lambert, Clare Shepperd, Cappy Gordon Location: Cable Car
Final Confrontation — Cappy fights Lambert and falls to death Characters: Russ Lambert, Clare Shepperd, Cappy Gordon Location: Cable Car
Narrow Escape — Passengers escape just before car falls Characters: Clare Shepperd, Russ Lambert, Police Officer, Mr. Woburn, Mrs. Woburn, Cable Car Conductor Location: Cable Car

Origins of Flight — Cappy is ordered to kill Clare while Lambert seeks refuge after accidentally killing a man
- Mob Hit — Cappy kills a bookkeeper under Spilato's orders
- Clare's Escape — Clare flees to San Cristóbal under an alias
- Lambert's Retreat — Boxer arrives in town to escape his past
Unlikely Connection — Clare and Lambert meet and develop feelings for each other
- Boxing Match — Lambert defeats local challenger
- First Meeting — Clare arranges to meet Lambert through Felipe
- Mountain Getaway — Couple travels to secluded La Cumbre
Mountain Peril — The couple becomes trapped in a life-threatening situation high above an abyss
- Witness to Violence — See a jealous husband kill his wife
- Cappy's Discovery — Cappy finds Clare and threatens her
- Cable Car Crisis — Car strands passengers after cable snaps
- Sacrifice and Survival — Vasco dies attempting rescue, Lambert succeeds
- Final Confrontation — Cappy fights Lambert and falls to his death

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