Life in Danger (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1959, Life in Danger is a drama and crime film directed by Terry Bishop, running about 63 minutes. “TERROR RULES” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Panic and fear overtake a small British farming community after a homicidal child-killer escapes from a local mental hospital.
Who’s in it. Life in Danger stars Derren Nesbitt as The Man, Julie Hopkins as Hazel Ashley, Howard Marion-Crawford as Major Donald Peters and Victor Brooks as Tom Baldwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Life in Danger sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life in Danger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life in Danger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life in Danger (1959)?
- In US, Life in Danger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life in Danger worth watching?
- Life in Danger holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life in Danger?
- Life in Danger stars Derren Nesbitt, Julie Hopkins, Howard Marion-Crawford, Victor Brooks and Jack Allen.
- When was Life in Danger released?
- Life in Danger was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.