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Four Hundred men and a Duck! Danger Within is directed by Don Chaffey and adapted to screenplay by Bryan Forbes and Frank Harvey from the novel “Death in Captivity” written by Michael Gilbert. It stars Richard Todd, Bernard Lee, Mic...


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Drama set in an Italian prisoner of war camp during World War 2, where a group of British soldiers find their plans for escape thwarted by a mysterious traitor in their midst.
A former POW, haunted by his wartime experiences, becomes entangled in a dangerous criminal plot. He finds himself framed for a crime he did not commit, forcing him to go on the run to clear his name. Along the way, he must confront his past demons and outwit those who wish to silence him permanently.
Danger Within received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. While some critics praised its suspenseful plot and the performances of its lead actors, others found its pacing to be uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its thriller elements and its post-war setting.
Praised for its tense atmosphere and gripping storyline.
Some noted the film's reliance on familiar thriller tropes.
Performances were generally seen as solid, particularly from the lead.
Google audience: Audience reception for Danger Within is not widely documented on Google's platform, but historical reviews suggest a satisfactory viewing experience for fans of crime thrillers.
The film was shot on location in and around London, adding a gritty realism to its urban crime narrative.
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Four Hundred men and a Duck! Danger Within is directed by Don Chaffey and adapted to screenplay by Bryan Forbes and Frank Harvey from the novel “Death in Captivity” written by Michael Gilbert. It stars Richard Todd, Bernard Lee, Mic...