These Dangerous Years (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1957, These Dangerous Years is a drama, crime and music film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. A Liverpool gang member wins a singing contest is then called up for National Service where he clashes with another soldier.

Who’s in it. These Dangerous Years stars Frankie Vaughan as Dave Wyman, George Baker as Padre, Carole Lesley as Dinah Brown and Jocelyn Lane as Maureen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, These Dangerous Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 These Dangerous Years page.

If you liked it. Fans of These Dangerous Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch These Dangerous Years (1957)?
In US, These Dangerous Years is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is These Dangerous Years worth watching?
These Dangerous Years holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in These Dangerous Years?
These Dangerous Years stars Frankie Vaughan, George Baker, Carole Lesley, Jocelyn Lane and Katherine Kath.
When was These Dangerous Years released?
These Dangerous Years was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.