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Jeopardy

1953-03-30 · 69 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A woman is kidnapped when she goes to get help for her husband who is trapped on a beach with the tide coming in to surely drown him.

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Directors
John Sturges
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckHelen Stilwin
Barry SullivanBarry SullivanDoug Stilwin
Ralph MeekerRalph MeekerLawson the Fugitive
Lee AakerLee AakerBobby Stilwin
Rico AlanizRico AlanizOfficer at 1st Roadblock (uncredited)
Salvador BaguezSalvador BaguezOfficer at 1st Roadblock (uncredited)
Bob CastroPolice Machine Gunner (uncredited)
Carlos CondeTijuana Vendor (uncredited)
George L. DerrickGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Paul FierroPaul FierroMexican Lieutenant
Sol GorssSol GorssCaptain's Driver Talking to Helen (uncredited)
Margarita MartínMargarita MartínMexican Mother (uncredited)
Victor MilnerBit Part (uncredited)
Alex MontoyaOfficer with Walkie-Talkie at 2nd Barricade (uncredited)
George NavarroTijuana Vendor (uncredited)
Charles StevensCharles StevensMexican Father
Ken TerrellKen TerrellOfficer at 2nd Barricade (uncredited)
Louis TomeiOfficer at 2nd Barricade (uncredited)
Juan TorenaJuan TorenaMexican Police Chief
Felipe TurichMexican Border Official (uncredited)

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