Dangerous Mission
Dangerous Mission

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Dangerous Mission

1954
Movie
75 min
English

A policeman tries to protect a young woman against a hit man, when she flees New York after witnessing a mob killing.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Roy Ward BakerGenres: Film-Noir, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A private investigator is hired by a mysterious woman to travel to the dangerous wilderness of the Pacific Northwest to find her missing husband. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deception, murder, and a perilous smuggling operation involving rare gems.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Mission is a B-movie noir that offers moderate thrills and a somewhat convoluted plot. While it boasts a capable cast and atmospheric direction, it is generally considered a minor entry in the film noir genre, appreciated more for its tension and genre elements than for groundbreaking storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Packs decent suspense with its noir elements.

  • The plot can be somewhat predictable but is elevated by its atmosphere.

  • Vincent Price delivers a solid performance as a man caught in a dangerous game.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Dangerous Mission' are scarce, but those that exist generally acknowledge its status as a functional, if unremarkable, noir thriller. Some viewers appreciate the attempt at suspense and the performances within the limitations of the production.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Technicolor, which was less common for many noir films that often utilized black and white for their dramatic effect.

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John Chard

John Chard

Avalanche of Action! Dangerous Mission is directed by Louis King and written by Charles Bennett, W.R. Burnett, James Edmiston and Horace McCoy. It stars Victor Mature, Piper Laurie, Vincent Price, William Bendix, Betta St. John and Denni...