Crisis (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, Crisis is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 95 minutes. “Carefree Cary Grant on a gay holiday with his lovely bride walks right into DANGER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American doctor gets caught in the middle of a revolution when he's forced to operate on a South American dictator.
Who’s in it. Crisis stars Cary Grant as Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson, José Ferrer as Raoul Farrago, Paula Raymond as Helen Ferguson and Signe Hasso as Senora Isabel Farrago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Crisis 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 Crisis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crisis tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crisis (1950)?
- In US, Crisis 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 Crisis worth watching?
- Crisis holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crisis?
- Crisis stars Cary Grant, José Ferrer, Paula Raymond, Signe Hasso and Ramon Novarro.
- When was Crisis released?
- Crisis was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.