Escape to Danger
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Synopsis
During the Second World War a British schoolteacher working in Denmark is caught up when the Germans invade.
Top Cast
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Eric Portman
Arthur Lawrence
Ann Dvorak
Joan Grahame
Karl Stepanek
Franz von Brinkman
Ronald Ward
Rupert Chessman
Ronald Adam
George Merrick
Felix Aylmer
Sir Alfred Horton
Brefni O'Rorke
Security Officer
A.E. Matthews
Sir Thomas Leighton
Ivor Barnard
Henry Waud
David Peel
Lt. Peter Leighton
Charles Victor
Petty Officer Flanagan
George Merritt
Works Manager
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Pickles
John Ruddock
Jim
Frederick Cooper
Gösta
Lily Kann
Karin Möller
Richard George
Admiral of Operations
James Pirrie
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort, Victor Hanbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Whittingham, Wolfgang Wilhelm
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Escape to Danger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio British Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort, Victor Hanbury
Jack Whittingham, Wolfgang Wilhelm
William Alwyn
Guy Green
Edward B. Jarvis
William Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Whittingham
Writer
William Sistrom
Producer
Lance Comfort
Director
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Victor Hanbury
Director
Guy Green
Director of Photography
Wolfgang Wilhelm
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape to Danger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape to Danger about?
During the Second World War a British schoolteacher working in Denmark is caught up when the Germans invade.
Who directed Escape to Danger?
Escape to Danger was directed by Lance Comfort, Victor Hanbury.
Who stars in Escape to Danger?
The principal cast of Escape to Danger includes Eric Portman, Ann Dvorak, Karl Stepanek, Ronald Ward, Ronald Adam.
When was Escape to Danger released and how long is it?
Escape to Danger was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape to Danger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape to Danger was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape to Danger?
Escape to Danger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).