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      Five Steps to Danger

      1957 1h 20m Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 48% 50+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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      Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An engaging Cold War spy story that's still chilling despite being ridiculous and unevenly directed. Rated: B- May 11, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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      martin b The Audience Rating is bogus. This is terrific vintage spy movie loaded with twists and turns that will keep you engaged through the entire movie. Ruth Roman at the top of her game delivery nuance to a complicated character with competing forces inflicted on her. Sterling Hayden is a real WWII hero and Silver Star recipient that gives gravitas to every scene he's in. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review thomas w A Cold War spy story made most watchable by the luscious Ruth Roman. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member 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! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review dave j Produced, screenplay and directed by Henry S. Kesler with John Emmett (Sterling Hayden) hitching a ride with Ann Nicholson (Ruth Roman) Emmet oblivious what her motives are for driving to San Monica as he was noticing people are following her. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member good action/suspenser Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member The great and gruff Sterling Hayden dropping the hammer once again. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 17, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 20m