On Dangerous Ground

On Dangerous Ground

Director: Nicholas Ray Cast: Robert Ryan
Robert Ryan
, Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
, Ward Bond
Ward Bond
, Charles Kemper
Charles Kemper
Nicholas Ray
On Dangerous Ground

On Dangerous Ground

Director: Nicholas Ray Cast: Robert Ryan
Robert Ryan
, Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
, Ward Bond
Ward Bond
, Charles Kemper
Charles Kemper
Nicholas Ray

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Overview

Zipping along at a fast 71 minutes, On Dangerous Ground is a grade-A example of "film noir" complete with an unforgettable musical score by Bernard Herrmann. Robert Ryan stars as Jim Wilson, an embittered big-city detective whose brutal strong-arm methods make him persona non grata on the force. For his own good, Wilson is transferred to a rural beat, where he is assigned to investigate the murder of a schoolgirl. The identity of the fugitive killer is never in doubt; the question is, will Wilson give in to his baser instincts and permit the victim's grieving father (Ward Bond) to exact vigilante justice? Fortunately, Wilson's sour attitude on life is profoundly altered when he falls in love with the murderer's blind sister (Ida Lupino). Though regarded as a classic today, On Dangerous Ground was grossly underappreciated when first released; the film lost $425,000 at the box office.

Product Details

Release Date: 04/11/2017
UPC: 0888574487980
Original Release: 1951
Rating: NR
Source: Warner Archives
Presentation: [B&W]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono, Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:22:00
Sales rank: 40,853

Special Features

Commentary by Film Historian Glenn Erickson; Theatrical Trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Robert Ryan Jim Wilson
Ida Lupino Mary Malden
Ward Bond Walter Brent
Charles Kemper Pop Daly
Anthony Ross Pete Santos
Ed Begley Capt. Brawley
Ian Wolfe Carrey
Sumner Williams Danny Malden
Gus Schilling Lucky
Frank Ferguson Willows
Cleo Moore Myrna
Olive Carey Mrs. Brent
Richard Irving Bernie
Pat Prest Julie
Bill Hammond Fred
Gene Persson Boy
Tommy Gosser Boy
Ronnie Garner Boy,Boy
Harry Joel Weiss Boy
Ruth Lee Helen
Kate Lawson Woman
Esther Zeitlin Woman
William Challee Thug
Eddie Borden Man
Steve Roberts Man,Peggy Santos
Budd Fine Man
Mike Lally Man
Donald Dillaway Man,Man
Al Murphy Man
Art Dupuis Man
Frank Arnold Man
Homer Dickinson Man
Ken Terrell Crook
W.J. O'Brien Hotel Clerk
Nita Talbot Woman in Bar
Joe Devlin Bartender
Jim Drum Stretcher Bearer
A.I. Bezzerides Gatos
Vera Stokes Mother
Nestor Paiva Gabini, Newsdealer
Leslie Bennett Sgt. Wendell
Jimmy Conlin Doc Hyman
Joan Taylor Hazel
Roy Alexander Town Resident
Vince Barnett George
Bernard Herrmann Composer
John Breen Waiter
Bud Cokes Detective
G. Pat Collins Sgt. Wendell

Technical Credits
John Houseman Producer
Nicholas Ray Director
Harold Stine Special Effects
A.I. Bezzerides Screenwriter
Gerald Butler Screenwriter
Sid Rogell Executive Producer,Producer
Phil Brigandi Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Clem Portman Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Jean L. Speak Sound Effects
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