Danger of Death (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1947, Danger of Death is a drama film directed by Gilles Grangier, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Loiseau the pharmacist mistakenly mixes potassium cyanide into a batch of cough syrup and sells five bottles. With horror he discovers his mistake and sets out to find the buyers. He finds only four. The fifth, not a regular customer, comes back to the pharmacy...
Who’s in it. Danger of Death stars Fernand Ledoux as Loiseau, Georges Lannes as Ceccaldi, Colette Richard as La jeune mariée and Maurice Schutz as Le beau-père, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Danger of Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danger of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danger of Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danger of Death (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Danger of Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Danger of Death worth watching?
- Danger of Death holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Danger of Death?
- Danger of Death stars Fernand Ledoux, Georges Lannes, Colette Richard, Maurice Schutz and Christine Hayrel.
- When was Danger of Death released?
- Danger of Death was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.