A Dangerous Profession
“Thieves and Killers are my Clients!”
Synopsis
A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.
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Preview Clip | A Dangerous Profession | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-04-25
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George Raft
Vince Kane
Ella Raines
Lucy Brackett
Pat O'Brien
Joe Farley
Bill Williams
Claude Brackett
Jim Backus
Police Lt. Nick Ferrone / Narrator (voice)
Roland Winters
Jerry 'Mac' McKay
Betty Underwood
Elaine Storm
Robert Gist
Roy Collins, aka Max Gibney
David Bauer
Matthew Dawson (as David Wolfe)
Harry Brown
Don Dillaway
Mack Gray
Fred - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Jonathan Hale
Charmienne Harker
Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Phyllis Kennedy
Frances Morris
William J. O'Brien
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff, Martin Rackin
- Original Score
- Roy Webb, Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- A Dangerous Profession
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Tetzlaff
Warren Duff, Martin Rackin
Roy Webb, Friedrich Hollaender
Robert De Grasse
Frederic Knudtson
Sid Rogell, Robert Sparks
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Robert Sparks
Producer
Warren Duff
Writer
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Ted Tetzlaff
Director
Martin Rackin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 A Dangerous Profession
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What is A Dangerous Profession about?
A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.
Who directed A Dangerous Profession?
A Dangerous Profession was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
Who stars in A Dangerous Profession?
The principal cast of A Dangerous Profession includes George Raft, Ella Raines, Pat O'Brien, Bill Williams, Jim Backus.
When was A Dangerous Profession released and how long is it?
A Dangerous Profession was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dangerous Profession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dangerous Profession was composed by Roy Webb, Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dangerous Profession?
A Dangerous Profession holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).