Dangerous Crossing

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Dangerous Crossing

Released Jul 22, 1953

1h 15m

Mystery & Thriller

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A recently married heiress, Ruth Stanton (Jeanne Crain), embarks on a honeymoon cruise with her new husband, John Bowman (Carl Betz). However, shortly after getting on board, John disappears. None of the crew remember seeing him, and the ship's manifest has Ruth registered alone and under her maiden name. Ruth wanders the boat in search of John, but soon the captain and crew believe Ruth must be crazy. Only kindly Dr. Manning (Michael Rennie) takes her seriously and helps unravel the mystery.

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a rewarding little thriller...

Rated: 3/4

Sep 28, 2024

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

The puzzle unfolds deftly enough with Crain refusing to resort to distressed damsel histrionics.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 7, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The paranoia and suspense are exceptional, the location imparts unique chills, the notion of Ruth's isolation and aloneness are frightening, and the finale is exhilarating.

Rated: 9/10

Aug 18, 2020

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Nicely done shipboard mystery, with good plot and actors.

Aug 16, 2012

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A good old-fashioned mystery yarn.

Rated: B-

Sep 9, 2003

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harwee h

Preposterous and convoluted.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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j F

Compelling and a unique plot kept me guessing!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Will K

Has us guessing, will be looking for other movies like this one. Recommended to family, those who watched also enjoyed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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Sarah C

A good movie, kind of a thriller, if you don't know the plot a surprise ending and of course the good guys win and the bad guys get theirs

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Audience Member

Fox really mastered the film noir genre in the 50's, and "Dangerous Crossing" is an example of that. The setting is on a cruise ship instead of the typical back alley, sketchy part of the city atmosphere for film-noirs. Honestly the movie has a very unusual creepy, eerie vibe as the sanity of the young bride (Jeanne Crain) is constantly being threatened. There isn't too much mystery involved in the film; personally I was able to figure out the ending pretty quickly.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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deke p

ONLY saw part on late nite tv 3-2017 but fell asleep.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Joseph M. Newman

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Jeanne Crain

Ruth Stanton Bowman

Michael Rennie

Dr. Paul Manning

Carl Betz

John Bowman

Max Showalter

Jim Logan

Mary Anderson

Anna Quinn

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Synopsis

A recently married heiress, Ruth Stanton (Jeanne Crain), embarks on a honeymoon cruise with her new husband, John Bowman (Carl Betz). However, shortly after getting on board, John disappears. None of the crew remember seeing him, and the ship's manifest has Ruth registered alone and under her maiden name. Ruth wanders the boat in search of John, but soon the captain and crew believe Ruth must be crazy. Only kindly Dr. Manning (Michael Rennie) takes her seriously and helps unravel the mystery.

Director: Joseph M. Newman
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 1953, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 15m