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Danger Pays
Joe, Okita, and Serizawa hear of the armed robbery of a truck carrying one billion eighty million yen's worth of Mint paper. Knowing that the thugs will now need a counterfeiter to make the bogus bills, they each decide to cash in on it by selling them the idea that they need Sakamoto, the best counterfeiter in Japan. A seesaw game unfolds between the three men as each tries to outdo the other two in handing over Sakamoto for one million yen to Hijikata, the big boss, who intends to make counterfeit money with the stolen paper. A little belatedly, they realize it needs their combined forces to outwit Hijikata and they raid his place together. Outnumbered, however, they are thrown into a basement room and the gas is turned on. Certain death stares them in the face, but the three men are not ones to take things lying down....
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Plot Summary
A former boxer turned reluctant thief, Mick, is drawn into a complex plot involving a stolen diamond necklace and a dangerous femme fatale. As he navigates the criminal underworld, he finds himself entangled with a ruthless gangster and pursued by the authorities. Mick must use all his street smarts and fighting skills to survive and protect those he cares about from a deadly double-cross.
Critical Reception
Danger Pays received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its gritty atmosphere and attempts at suspense, many found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. It is largely considered a minor entry in the crime thriller genre of the early 1960s.
What Reviewers Say
Competent but uninspired crime thriller.
Lacks originality and memorable moments.
Performances are a mixed bag, with some bright spots and some weak links.
Google audience: Audience reception for Danger Pays is not widely documented, but available feedback suggests a lukewarm reception, with viewers finding it a serviceable, if forgettable, crime drama.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the last credited roles for the acclaimed actress Vivien Leigh, who tragically passed away a few years after its release.
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