Background to Danger
1943, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
Love in the midst of intrigue!
An American gets caught up in wartime action in Turkey.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- George RaftJoe Barton
- Brenda MarshallTamara Zaleshoff
- Sydney GreenstreetColonel Robinson
- Peter LorreNikolai Zaleshoff
- Osa MassenAna Remzi
- Turhan BeyHassan
- Willard RobertsonMcNamara
- Kurt KatchMailler
- Rafael AlcaydeTurkish Husband on Train (uncredited)
- Nino BelliniTurkish Secretary (uncredited)
- Eumenio BlancoSyrian Vendor (uncredited)
- John BleiferSecretary (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 July 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W.R. Burnett, William Faulkner, Daniel Fuchs
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How long is Background to Danger?
Background to Danger runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Background to Danger have a post-credits scene?
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Background to Danger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Background to Danger is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Background to Danger on?
Background to Danger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Background to Danger?
If you liked Background to Danger, try Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, Bunker, Decision Before Dawn.
Who directed Background to Danger?
Background to Danger (1943) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars George Raft, Brenda Marshall, Sydney Greenstreet.