What is On Dangerous Ground?
On Dangerous Ground is a film first released in 1951. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1951
- Release date
- Dec 13, 1951
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
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On Dangerous Ground is a film first released in 1951. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
Should you watch it?
“A hot‑headed city cop finds redemption chasing a killer in rural America.”
- Nicholas Ray’s atmospheric direction
- Ida Lupino and Robert Ryan deliver compelling performances
- At 82 minutes, the concise runtime may limit narrative depth
Watch it if you enjoy classic noir dramas with strong lead performances.
The film contains crime and tense violence, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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When was On Dangerous Ground released?
It premiered in the United States on December 13, 1951.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who are the principal cast members?
The cast includes Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Ward Bond, Charles Kemper, and Anthony Ross.
What source material is the screenplay based on?
A. I. Bezzerides wrote the screenplay based on Gerald Butler’s 1945 novel Mad with Much Heart.
What genre and runtime does the film have?
It is a drama‑crime film with an approximate runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes.
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