

Where Danger Lives
1950-11-16 · 82 min · ★ 6.4
A young doctor falls in love with a disturbed young woman and apparently becomes involved in the death of her husband. They head for Mexico trying to outrun the law.
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- Directors
- John Farrow
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures, Westwood Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert MitchumJeff Cameron
Faith DomergueMargo
Claude RainsMr. Lannington
Maureen O'SullivanJulie
Charles KemperPolice Chief
Ralph DumkeKlauber
Billy HouseMr. Bogardus
Harry ShannonDr. Maynard
Philip Van ZandtMilo DeLong
Jack KellyDr. Mullenbach
Lillian WestMrs. Bogardus
Sherry JacksonGirl in Iron Lung (uncredited)
Dorothy AbbottNurse Clerk (uncredited)
Stanley AndrewsDr. Matthews (uncredited)
Tol AveryHonest Ha (uncredited)
William BaileyMan (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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