Highly Dangerous

Dec 6, 1950

1h 30m

★ 6.0

... to have ... hold or HATE!

Overview

A US newsman and a British entomologist spy on germ-warfare research in a mythical country.

Genres

Thriller

Action

Production Companies

Two Cities Films

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Highly Dangerous Trailers

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Cast

Frances Gray

Margaret Lockwood

Bill Casey

Dane Clark

Commandant Anton Razinski

Marius Goring

Mr. Hedgerley

Naunton Wayne

Mr. Luke

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Alf

Eugene Deckers

Detective-Interrogator

Olaf Pooley

Attendant

Gladys Henson

Priest

Paul Hardtmuth

Lab Director Owens

Michael Hordern

Sandwich Stand Customer

George Benson

Joe - the bartender

Eric Pohlmann

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6.1

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5.8

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4.0

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6.7

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0.0

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4.5

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3.0

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7.6

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7.5

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6.4

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7.1

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6.9

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4.7

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6.2

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0.0

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9.0

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5.8

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7.5

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