The Threat
“The killer nobody knew. One after the other...The warning...The bullet...The corpse!”
Synopsis
A sadistic police detective, falsely accused of murdering an underworld kingpin, embarks on a hunt for the real killer, the men who put him away, and a singer who may have squealed on him. As he fights for his own brand of justice, he discovers the frightening truth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles R. Rondeau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Heims
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- The Threat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Robin Rae Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles R. Rondeau
Jo Heims
Ronald Stein
Edward Cronjager
Howard Epstein
Charles R. Rondeau
Department Leadership Roster
Charles R. Rondeau
Director
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Howard Epstein
Editor
Jo Heims
Writer
Charles R. Rondeau
Producer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Threat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Threat about?
A sadistic police detective, falsely accused of murdering an underworld kingpin, embarks on a hunt for the real killer, the men who put him away, and a singer who may have squealed on him. As he fights for his own brand of justice, he discovers the frightening truth.
Who directed The Threat?
The Threat was directed by Charles R. Rondeau.
Who stars in The Threat?
The principal cast of The Threat includes Robert Knapp, Linda Lawson, Lisabeth Hush, James Seay, Mary Castle.
When was The Threat released and how long is it?
The Threat was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Threat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Threat was composed by Ronald Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Threat?
The Threat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).