Background to Danger(1943)
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Background to Danger Synopsis
An American gets caught up in wartime action in Turkey.
Background to Danger (1943) is a thriller and war film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on July 3, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars George Raft, Brenda Marshall, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- Eric Ambler, W.R. Burnett, Daniel Fuchs
- Producers:
- Jerry Wald
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Background to Danger (1943) Trailer
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Background to Danger Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Raft
as Joe Barton
Brenda Marshall
as Tamara Zaleshoff
Sydney Greenstreet
as Colonel Robinson
Peter Lorre
as Nikolai Zaleshoff
- Osa Massen
Osa Massen
as Ana Remzi
Turhan Bey
as Hassan
Willard Robertson
as McNamara
Kurt Katch
as Mailler
Rafael Alcayde
as Turkish Husband on Train (uncredited)
- Nino Bellini
Nino Bellini
as Turkish Secretary (uncredited)
- Eumenio Blanco
Eumenio Blanco
as Syrian Vendor (uncredited)
John Bleifer
as Secretary (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Eric Ambler, W.R. Burnett and Daniel Fuchs, produced by Jerry Wald.
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Background to Danger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 29 ratings.
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Background to Danger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Background to Danger online?
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Background to Danger (1943) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Background to Danger?
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The main cast of Background to Danger (1943) includes George Raft, Brenda Marshall, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Osa Massen. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Background to Danger released?
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Background to Danger was released on July 3, 1943 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Background to Danger worth watching?
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Background to Danger (1943) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Background to Danger?
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