On Dangerous Ground
“In One Strange Night she met both LOVE... and MURDER!”
Synopsis
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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On Dangerous Ground - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-01
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Ida Lupino
Mary Malden
Robert Ryan
Jim Wilson
Ward Bond
Walter Brent
Charles Kemper
Pop Daley
Anthony Ross
Pete Santos
Ed Begley
Capt. Brawley
Ian Wolfe
Sheriff Carrey
Sumner Williams
Danny Malden
Gus Schilling
Lucky
Frank Ferguson
Willows
Cleo Moore
Myrna Bowers
Olive Carey
Mrs. Brent
Richard Irving
Bernie Tucker
Patricia Prest
Julie Brent
Frank Arnold
Man (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
George (uncredited)
Leslie Bennett
Newsboy (uncredited)
A.I. Bezzerides
Gatos (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cincinnati, Ohio
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- A.I. Bezzerides
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- On Dangerous Ground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
A.I. Bezzerides, Gerald Butler, Nicholas Ray
Bernard Herrmann
George E. Diskant
Roland Gross, Phil Brigandi
John Houseman, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
A.I. Bezzerides
Screenplay
George E. Diskant
Director of Photography
Roland Gross
Editor
John Houseman
Producer
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Phil Brigandi
Editor
Nicholas Ray
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Dangerous Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Dangerous Ground about?
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.
Who directed On Dangerous Ground?
On Dangerous Ground was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in On Dangerous Ground?
The principal cast of On Dangerous Ground includes Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Ward Bond, Charles Kemper, Anthony Ross.
When was On Dangerous Ground released and how long is it?
On Dangerous Ground was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for On Dangerous Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Dangerous Ground was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is On Dangerous Ground based on a book or true story?
On Dangerous Ground is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gerald Butler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Dangerous Ground?
On Dangerous Ground holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).