Green for Danger
Green for Danger

Green for Danger

1946
Movie
91 min
English

In the midst of Nazi air raids, a postman dies on the operating table at a rural hospital. But was the death accidental?

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Rowland V. LeeGenres: Mystery, Crime, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

During World War II, a dedicated nurse at a British hospital is suspected of murder when patients begin dying under mysterious circumstances following anesthesia. As the body count rises, a determined Scotland Yard inspector must unravel the tangled web of secrets and professional rivalries within the hospital to identify the killer before more lives are lost.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed upon release, 'Green for Danger' was praised for its suspenseful plot, effective direction, and strong performances. It is considered a classic of British film noir, notable for its intricate mystery and atmospheric tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever and tightly-wound mystery plot.
  • Applauded for its atmospheric and suspenseful direction.
  • Recognized as a strong example of British film noir.

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Fun Fact

The film was a significant box office success in Britain and helped to solidify the genre of British film noir.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Alastair Sim is perfect in the role of the ostensibly bumbling "Insp. Cockrill" who arrives at a rural hospital to investigate the suspicious deaths of two of the patients. When he arrives, he encounters a staff including Trevor Howard, Leo...
John Chard

John Chard

In view of my failure - correction, comparative failure. Inspector Cockrill (a brilliant Alastair Sim) investigates a weird double murder that has taken place in a British WWII emergency hospital. Sadly this seems to be a largely over...