Background to Danger (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1943, Background to Danger is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 80 minutes. “Love in the midst of intrigue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American gets caught up in wartime action in Turkey.
Who’s in it. Background to Danger stars George Raft as Joe Barton, Brenda Marshall as Tamara Zaleshoff, Sydney Greenstreet as Colonel Robinson and Peter Lorre as Nikolai Zaleshoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Background to Danger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Background to Danger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Background to Danger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Background to Danger (1943)?
- In US, Background to Danger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Background to Danger worth watching?
- Background to Danger holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Background to Danger?
- Background to Danger stars George Raft, Brenda Marshall, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Osa Massen.
- When was Background to Danger released?
- Background to Danger was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.