Hazard
“IMAGINE WINNING HER...On the Turn of a Card!”
Synopsis
A compulsive gambler bets her freedom against a $16,000 debt to a crime boss…and loses. But before he can collect, she skips town, with a private detective hot on her trail.
Top Cast
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Paulette Goddard
Ellen Crane
Macdonald Carey
J.D. Storm
Fred Clark
Lonnie Burns
Stanley Clements
Joe, Bellboy
Frank Faylen
Oscar
Maxie Rosenbloom
Truck Driver
James Millican
Houseman
Percy Helton
Beady
Charles McGraw
Chick
Frank Fenton
Sheriff
Mary Adams
Matron, Sergeant
Walter Baldwin
Superintendent
Isabel Randolph
Woman in Hotel
Taylor Holmes
Mr. Meeler
Eric Alden
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Clerk in Cheap Hotel (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Poker Player (uncredited)
Sam Bagley
Gambler in Courtroom (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Sheekman, Roy Chanslor
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Hazard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Arthur Sheekman, Roy Chanslor
Frank Skinner
Daniel L. Fapp
Arthur Schmidt
Mel Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
George Marshall
Director
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
Mel Epstein
Producer
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
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 Hazard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hazard about?
A compulsive gambler bets her freedom against a $16,000 debt to a crime boss…and loses. But before he can collect, she skips town, with a private detective hot on her trail.
Who directed Hazard?
Hazard was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Hazard?
The principal cast of Hazard includes Paulette Goddard, Macdonald Carey, Fred Clark, Stanley Clements, Frank Faylen.
When was Hazard released and how long is it?
Hazard was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Hazard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hazard was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Hazard based on a book or true story?
Hazard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roy Chanslor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hazard?
Hazard holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).