The Most Dangerous Game
“They saw the heads of hunted men in Zaroff's trophy room!”
Synopsis
When legendary hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on the perilous reefs surrounding a mysterious island, he finds himself the guest of the reclusive and eccentric Count Zaroff. While he is very gracious at first, Zaroff eventually forces Rainsford and two other shipwreck survivors, brother and sister Eve and Martin Towbridge, to participate in a sadistic game of cat and mouse in which they are the prey and he is the hunter.
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Joel McCrea
Robert Rainsford
Fay Wray
Eve Trowbridge
Leslie Banks
Count Zaroff
Robert Armstrong
Martin Trowbridge
Noble Johnson
Ivan
Steve Clemente
Tartar
William B. Davidson
Captain
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Tartar Servant
James Flavin
First Mate on Yacht (uncredited)
Hale Hamilton
Bill Woodman (uncredited)
Landers Stevens
Yacht Passenger 'Doc' (uncredited)
Arnold Gray
Passenger on Yacht (uncredited)
Phil Tead
Passenger on Yacht (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$220K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$443K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.01x
+$223K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel, Ernest B. Schoedsack
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ashmore Creelman
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Most Dangerous Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Budget
- $220K
- Worldwide Gross
- $443K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel, Ernest B. Schoedsack
James Ashmore Creelman, Richard Connell
Max Steiner
Henry W. Gerrard
Archie Marshek
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Marshek
Editor
Irving Pichel
Director
James Ashmore Creelman
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Henry W. Gerrard
Director of Photography
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Director
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Most Dangerous Game
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What is The Most Dangerous Game about?
When legendary hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on the perilous reefs surrounding a mysterious island, he finds himself the guest of the reclusive and eccentric Count Zaroff. While he is very gracious at first, Zaroff eventually forces Rainsford and two other shipwreck survivors, brother and sister Eve and Martin Towbridge, to participate in a sadistic game of cat and mouse in which they are the prey and he is the hunter.
Who directed The Most Dangerous Game?
The Most Dangerous Game was directed by Irving Pichel, Ernest B. Schoedsack.
Who stars in The Most Dangerous Game?
The principal cast of The Most Dangerous Game includes Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, Leslie Banks, Robert Armstrong, Noble Johnson.
When was The Most Dangerous Game released and how long is it?
The Most Dangerous Game was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Most Dangerous Game?
The Most Dangerous Game had a reported production budget of $220K and grossed $443K at the worldwide box office (2.01 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Most Dangerous Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Most Dangerous Game was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Most Dangerous Game?
The Most Dangerous Game holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).