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6.6 / 10(32 votes)IMDb19501h 36mUnited States of America

Crisis

“Carefree Cary Grant on a gay holiday with his lovely bride walks right into DANGER!”

Synopsis

An American doctor gets caught in the middle of a revolution when he's forced to operate on a South American dictator.

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Crisis (1950) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 7, 1950

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Brooks
Screenplay & Story
George Tabori, Richard Brooks
Original Score
Miklós Rózsa
Original Title
Crisis
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Brooks

Screenplay & Story

George Tabori, Richard Brooks

Original Score & Music

Miklós Rózsa

Director of Photography

Ray June

Film Editing

Robert Kern

Producers

Arthur Freed

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Director

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Writer

Ray June

Director of Photography

Arthur Freed

Producer

Robert Kern

Editor

Miklós Rózsa

Miklós Rózsa

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Crisis.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crisis

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

What is Crisis about?

An American doctor gets caught in the middle of a revolution when he's forced to operate on a South American dictator.

Who directed Crisis?

Crisis was directed by Richard Brooks.

Who stars in Crisis?

The principal cast of Crisis includes Cary Grant, José Ferrer, Paula Raymond, Signe Hasso, Ramon Novarro.

When was Crisis released and how long is it?

Crisis was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Crisis?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Crisis was composed by Miklós Rózsa.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Crisis?

Crisis holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).