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On Dangerous Ground

1951·Movie·NR·82 min·★ 6.7(169)

“In One Strange Night she met both LOVE... and MURDER!”

A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.

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About On Dangerous Ground

On Dangerous Ground is a 1951 English-language drama and crime film directed by Nicholas Ray and Ida Lupino. The cast is led by Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Ward Bond. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings.

On Dangerous Ground was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 13, 1951, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Nicholas Ray, Ida Lupino
Writers
A.I. Bezzerides
Release date
December 13, 1951
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
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On Dangerous Ground cast & crew

On Dangerous Ground was directed by Nicholas Ray and Ida Lupino and written by A.I. Bezzerides.

The cast features Ida Lupino as Mary Malden, Robert Ryan as Jim Wilson, Ward Bond as Walter Brent, Charles Kemper as Pop Daley, Anthony Ross as Pete Santos, and Ed Begley as Capt. Brawley.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernard Herrmann, cinematography is by George E. Diskant, and it was produced by John Houseman and Sid Rogell.

Is On Dangerous Ground worth watching?

On Dangerous Ground holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 169 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, On Dangerous Ground is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of On Dangerous Ground

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

Mary Malden

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Jim Wilson

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Walter Brent

Charles Kemper

Charles Kemper

Pop Daley

Anthony Ross

Anthony Ross

Pete Santos

Ed Begley

Ed Begley

Capt. Brawley

Ian Wolfe

Ian Wolfe

Sheriff Carrey

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Sumner Williams

Danny Malden

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Gus Schilling

Lucky

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson

Willows

Cleo Moore

Cleo Moore

Myrna Bowers

Olive Carey

Olive Carey

Mrs. Brent

On Dangerous Ground — FAQs

▸Where can I watch On Dangerous Ground in India?

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▸Where can I watch On Dangerous Ground in the US?

On Dangerous Ground isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch On Dangerous Ground in the UK?

On Dangerous Ground isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is On Dangerous Ground in?

On Dangerous Ground is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is On Dangerous Ground?

On Dangerous Ground runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).

▸What is On Dangerous Ground rated?

On Dangerous Ground is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 169 ratings.

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