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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19481h 6mUnited States of America

Perilous Waters

Topics:#gambler

Synopsis

Because of his virulent crusade against gambling, Dana Ferris has been targeted for extermination by the Mob, and Willie Hunter is the hit man who's been hired to do the job.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 14, 1948

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Bernhard
Screenplay & Story
Francis Rosenwald, Richard Wormser
Original Score
Rudy Schrager
Original Title
Perilous Waters
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 6m
Production Studios
Monogram Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Bernhard

Screenplay & Story

Francis Rosenwald, Richard Wormser, Leon Ware

Original Score & Music

Rudy Schrager

Director of Photography

Henry Sharp

Film Editing

Stewart S. Frye

Producers

Jack Wrather

Department Leadership Roster

Francis Rosenwald

Screenplay

Richard Wormser

Richard Wormser

Screenplay

Jack Bernhard

Director

Jack Wrather

Producer

Stewart S. Frye

Editor

Rudy Schrager

Original Music Composer

Henry Sharp

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Perilous Waters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perilous Waters

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Perilous Waters about?

Because of his virulent crusade against gambling, Dana Ferris has been targeted for extermination by the Mob, and Willie Hunter is the hit man who's been hired to do the job.

Who directed Perilous Waters?

Perilous Waters was directed by Jack Bernhard.

Who stars in Perilous Waters?

The principal cast of Perilous Waters includes Don Castle, Audrey Long, Peggy Knudsen, Samuel S. Hinds, Gloria Holden.

When was Perilous Waters released and how long is it?

Perilous Waters was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.

Who composed the musical score for Perilous Waters?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Perilous Waters was composed by Rudy Schrager.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Perilous Waters?

Perilous Waters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).