On Dangerous Ground
1951, English. Directed by Nicholas Ray & Ida Lupino.
In One Strange Night she met both LOVE... and MURDER!
A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 168 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas RayDirector
- Ida LupinoDirector
- Ida LupinoMary Malden
- Robert RyanJim Wilson
- Ward BondWalter Brent
- Charles KemperPop Daley
- Anthony RossPete Santos
- Ed BegleyCapt. Brawley
- Ian WolfeSheriff Carrey
- Sumner WilliamsDanny Malden
- Gus SchillingLucky
- Frank FergusonWillows
- Cleo MooreMyrna Bowers
- Olive CareyMrs. Brent
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- A.I. Bezzerides
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News & fan talk
What On Dangerous Ground is based on
On Dangerous Ground is based on Mad with Much Heart, a novel by Gerald Butler.
Novel
Mad with Much Heart
By Gerald Butler
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On Dangerous Ground: quick answers
Is On Dangerous Ground worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 168 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On Dangerous Ground?
On Dangerous Ground runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does On Dangerous Ground have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On Dangerous Ground. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On Dangerous Ground parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On Dangerous Ground is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On Dangerous Ground on?
On Dangerous Ground isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Dangerous Ground?
If you liked On Dangerous Ground, try Strangers in the Night, A Dangerous Profession, Plunder Road.
Who directed On Dangerous Ground?
On Dangerous Ground (1951) was directed by Nicholas Ray and Ida Lupino and stars Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Ward Bond.
What is On Dangerous Ground based on?
On Dangerous Ground is based on Mad with Much Heart, a novel by Gerald Butler.