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Five Steps to Danger

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Hitchhiking on a deserted New Mexico road after his car breaks down, John Emmett (Sterling Hayden) gets picked up by Ann Nicholson (Ruth Roman), who is in a rush to reach Santa Fe, N.M. The distraught Ann is being pursued by psychiatrist Frederick Simmons (Werner Klemperer), who has been treating her in Los Angeles since she had a nervous breakdown, but she tells John that she is in possession of nuclear secrets that she must deliver to Dr. Reinhart Kissel (Karl Lindt) at a Santa Fe university.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 05/11/2015
B-
An engaging Cold War spy story that's still chilling despite being ridiculous and unevenly directed. Go to Full Review
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Allan C @RT15713161 Jul 15 Sterling Hayden vs. the Commies Five Steps to Danger (1957) **1/2 Corny, dated anti-Communist spy picture from the 1950s. Sterling Hayden is on a fishing trip when his car breaks down, and he picks up a pretty but mysterious hitchhiker, Ruth Roman. From there, there are accusations that she’s an escaped mental patient, but she says she’s really an ex-German national who stumbled upon scientific secrets the bad guys are now after. It’s all pretty stupid, and the only element that distinguishes the film from similar fare is Hayden, who does make it worth watching for fans of his quirky, tough-guy screen presence. CAPSULE REVIEW: FIVE STEPS TO DANGER is a corny, dated Cold War spy thriller with a far-fetched anti-Communist plot that never rises above routine. Sterling Hayden's quirky, tough-guy charisma is the film's saving grace and the main reason it's worth a look. See more nick s @Nick_S 07/08/2024 Meandering spy thriller. Acting was good and concept fine, but the storyline felt a little lost at times. Ruth Roman and Sterling Hayden were solid in the leading roles. See more 08/07/2022 I have just one question: "Did audiences swallow this hogwash back in 1956?" One thing's rather odd, though: Sputnik wasn't even launched yet, so how many Americans had even heard of an "intercontinental ballistic missile.."? However, it is nice to know that at one time, the Central Intelligence Agency was on the ball! See more 05/13/2015 good action/suspenser See more 01/12/2014 The great and gruff Sterling Hayden dropping the hammer once again. See more 03/29/2013 Mr. Hayden is a natural portraying the great American Chump, wish we could all be so lucky. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Hitchhiking on a deserted New Mexico road after his car breaks down, John Emmett (Sterling Hayden) gets picked up by Ann Nicholson (Ruth Roman), who is in a rush to reach Santa Fe, N.M. The distraught Ann is being pursued by psychiatrist Frederick Simmons (Werner Klemperer), who has been treating her in Los Angeles since she had a nervous breakdown, but she tells John that she is in possession of nuclear secrets that she must deliver to Dr. Reinhart Kissel (Karl Lindt) at a Santa Fe university.
Director
Henry S. Kesler
Producer
Henry S. Kesler
Production Co
Henry S. Kesler Productions, Grand Productions (I)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 17, 2017
Runtime
1h 20m