Background to Danger

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Gary R The best part of this is Greenstreet and Lorre but not their best. Raft is the star but he is not a great actor. It's a spy thriller and the plot revolves around something (what Hichcock called the MacGuffin) the German's want that will bring neutral Turkey into WWII on the side of Germans. The entire movie is about the Germans getting this thing which Raft wound up with apparently by coincidence, or if not, the movie never really explains that. The problem with the plot is the Germans don't need it because they could just invent it and accomplish the same end. Nevertheless, it's worth watching once. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review David K I have so many problems with this film. Let's start with the model trains that are obvious. The editing. The clear dependance on cast members of Casablanca, which this film is tries to emulate, shows a real lack of imagination. The plot is silly. And, then, there's George Raft. There's a reason he never achieved the status of Humphrey Bogart and that goes beyond the roles he turned down. He's just not in Bogey's league in acting chops. It shows in this film. He's just never believable. Watch it only as a study of his roles. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Steve D Fairly predictable but entertaining. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/17/24 Full Review joe m "Background to Danger" is an ok and enjoyable movie of spies and intrigue in WW II neutral Turkey, yet nothing particularly outstanding overall. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Every time I screen a George Raft movie I'm amazed at what an unpolished actor he was. Additionally, I've learned that his influence on the moviemaking process was rarely positive. Background To Danger is a movie that suffers both, from Raft's limited acting skills to his interference in the story. (Raft wanted changes to his character based - not on the betterment of the story - on his whims and image.) The film is worthy of watching for Raoul Walsh's direction. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Follow up, but not as good as Casablanca Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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