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Dangerously They Live
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Dangerously They Live

1941-12-24 · 77 min · ★ 6.3

Romance · War · Drama · Thriller

A New York City doctor tries to rescue a young woman from Nazi agents.

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Directors
Robert Florey
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John GarfieldJohn GarfieldDr. Michael 'Mike' Lewis
Nancy ColemanNancy ColemanJane Graystone
Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyDr. Ingersoll
Lee PatrickLee PatrickHead Nurse Johnson
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenMr. John Goodwin
Esther DaleEsther DaleDawson, Goodwin's Housekeeper
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyJohn, Nazi Henchman
Christian RubChristian RubMr. Steiner
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherJarvis, Goodwin's Butler
Ben WeldenBen WeldenEddie, Nazi Henchman
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkSheriff John Dill
Roland DrewRoland DrewDr. Murdock
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthGate Keeper
John HarmonJohn HarmonGeorge, Taxi Driver
Gavin MuirGavin MuirCapt. Strong
Ilka GrüningIlka GrüningMrs. Steiner
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasRalph Bryan
James SeayJames SeayCarl
Murray AlperMurray AlperMiller, Psychopathic Ward Guard (uncredited)
Tod AndrewsTod AndrewsDr. Craig, Psychopathic Ward Intern (uncredited)

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