Assigned to Danger(1948)
Danger ... he loved it ! Danger ... she lived it !
A gang of bank robbers is pursued by an insurance investigator.
Movie: Assigned to Danger
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dan Sullivan
Bonnie Powers
Frankie Mantell
Louie Volkes
Evie
Matty Farmer
Biggie Kritz
Joey
Nip Powers (uncredited)
Mr. Norton (uncredited)
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A gang of bank robbers is pursued by an insurance investigator.
Release Date
1948-05-19
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4.714
Rating:
2.4 startsTagline
Danger ... he loved it ! Danger ... she lived it !
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