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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 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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nick s 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review 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 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
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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