Danger by My Side
Danger by My Side

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Danger by My Side

1962
Movie
63 min
English

A girl tracks down the gang who had her detective brother killed.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Frankovich ProductionsGenres: Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck private investigator takes on what seems like a routine missing person case. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a web of dangerous secrets, corporate espionage, and murder. As he delves deeper, he realizes his client is not who she claims to be and the missing person might be better off lost. The investigator must navigate treacherous alliances and uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Danger by My Side was a modest B-movie production that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to a predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere and a decent performance from lead Barry Sullivan. It is largely forgotten today, often relegated to television reruns or obscure film collections.

What Reviewers Say

  • A formulaic thriller with a predictable narrative.

  • Barry Sullivan delivers a commendable performance in a otherwise unremarkable film.

  • The film suffers from slow pacing and a lack of originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for Danger by My Side is largely undocumented due to its low profile. Based on available limited feedback, viewers who recall the film often describe it as a standard, albeit somewhat dated, crime thriller that offers little in the way of surprises.

Fun Fact

Despite being a crime thriller, the film was produced by Frankovich Productions, a company primarily known for its lighter fare and comedies.

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When her undercover police officer brother is killed in an hit-and-run, "Lynne" (a competent Maureen Connell) is convinced that the job he was on is the cause and so sets about an investigation, in cahoots with "Insp. Willoughby" (Anthony O...