Dangerous Orphans (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Dangerous Orphans is a thriller and drama film directed by John Laing, running about 93 minutes. “A Bullet Made Them Orphans...Revenge Makes Them Dangerous” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three orphaned boys - O'Malley, Rossi and Moir - become blood brothers. When they grow up, they plot revenge on the crooks who got away with shooting O'Malley's father. The crooks are doing very nicely importing heroin and laundering money. The boys begin by killing one of the crooks, stealing his indentification and cleaning out the guy's Swiss bank account. But their revenge does not stop here... And the American end of the operation is getting very curious.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Orphans stars Peter Stevens as O'Malley, Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Teresa Costello, Ross Girven as Rossi and Michael Hurst as Moir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dangerous Orphans has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Orphans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Orphans tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Orphans (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous Orphans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dangerous Orphans worth watching?
- Dangerous Orphans holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Orphans?
- Dangerous Orphans stars Peter Stevens, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Ross Girven, Michael Hurst and Peter Bland.
- When was Dangerous Orphans released?
- Dangerous Orphans was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.