Background to Danger
Love in the midst of intrigue!
1943 • 80 min • Thriller · War
Synopsis
An American gets caught up in wartime action in Turkey.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 67 Audience · 29 · 100%
An American agent is embroiled in a dangerous spy mission in wartime Turkey, trying to prevent Nazi agents from disrupting Allied plans. It's a classic thriller with espionage and daring escapes.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Discussions of war and espionage
- Some tense chase scenes
What it models well
- Courage and bravery
- Patriotism and duty
- Quick thinking under pressure
Talk about it after
- The role of spies in wartime
- Why information is powerful
- Different cultures during WWII
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Top billed cast
Director: Raoul Walsh • Crew: W.R. Burnett, Daniel Fuchs, William Faulkner
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