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Background to Danger (1943)

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Release Date: Jul 3, 1943 Wide

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Eric Ambler's intriguing novel Uncommon Danger is brought down to a Republic serial level in Warner Bros.' Background to Danger. George Raft, who always seems miscast, plays an American undercover intelligence agent operating in Turkey. Sultry Osa Massen passes on some valuable secret papers to Raft just before she is killed. Our Hero then finds himself at the mercy of enemy agent Sidney Greenstreet, who knows that the papers contain Nazi plans to invade Turkey. Despite several brutal beatings,

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.

Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Raoul Walsh

In Theaters: Jul 3, 1943 Wide

On DVD: Apr 28, 1993

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Dull but inoffensive spy thriller might offer some light entertainment.

July 6, 2010 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Lightweight espionage tale.

August 14, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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the third of the fat man trilogy incl maltese falcon & across the pacific doesn't disappoint this shouldn't be so little known!

April 26, 2010

Gregory Wood

Solid World War II espionage film with a terrific cast. Brenda Marshall and George Raft are particularly good. The cinematography is well done, suspenseful and well edited.

June 25, 2009