Green for Danger
“Murder... weapon or clue?”
Synopsis
In the midst of Nazi air raids, a postman dies on the operating table at a rural hospital. But was the death accidental?
Top Cast
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Leo Genn
Mr. Eden
Alastair Sim
Inspector Cockrill
Trevor Howard
Dr. Barnes
Sally Gray
Nurse Freddi Linley
Rosamund John
Nurse Esther Sanson
Judy Campbell
Sister Marion Bates
Megs Jenkins
Nurse Woods
Ronald Adam
Dr. White
George Woodbridge
Detective Sgt. Hendricks
John Rae
Porter
Henry Edwards
Mr. Purdy
Moore Marriott
Joseph Higgins
Frank Ling
Rescue Worker
Wendy Thompson
Sister Carter
Hattie Jacques
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Gilliat
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Gilliat, Claude Guerney
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Green for Danger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Individual Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Gilliat
Sidney Gilliat, Claude Guerney, Christianna Brand
William Alwyn
Wilkie Cooper
Thelma Connell
Herbert Smith, Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Claude Guerney
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Director
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Thelma Connell
Editor
Peter Proud
Production Design
Frank Launder
Producer
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Green for Danger.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Green for Danger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Green for Danger about?
In the midst of Nazi air raids, a postman dies on the operating table at a rural hospital. But was the death accidental?
Who directed Green for Danger?
Green for Danger was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
Who stars in Green for Danger?
The principal cast of Green for Danger includes Leo Genn, Alastair Sim, Trevor Howard, Sally Gray, Rosamund John.
When was Green for Danger released and how long is it?
Green for Danger was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Green for Danger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Green for Danger was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Green for Danger based on a book or true story?
Green for Danger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christianna Brand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Green for Danger?
Green for Danger holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).