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Appointment with Danger
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Appointment with Danger

1950-04-07 · 89 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Al Goddard, a detective who works for the United States Postal Inspection Service, is assigned to arrest two criminals who've allegedly murdered a U.S. postal detective.

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Directors
Lewis Allen
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan LaddAlan LaddAl Goddard
Phyllis CalvertPhyllis CalvertSister Augustine
Paul StewartPaul StewartEarl Boettiger
Jan SterlingJan SterlingDodie
Jack WebbJack WebbJoe Regas
Stacy HarrisStacy HarrisPaul Ferrar
Harry MorganHarry MorganGeorge Soderquist
David BauerDavid BauerDavid Goodman
Dan RissDan RissMaury Ahearn
Harry AntrimHarry AntrimTaylor
Paul LeesPaul LeesGene Gunner
Geraldine WallGeraldine WallMother Ambrose
George J. LewisGeorge J. LewisLeo Cronin
Murray AlperMurray AlperDriver
Byron BarrByron BarrPoliceman
Symona BonifaceSymona BonifaceWoman
Billy EngleBilly EngleMan
Fritz FeldFritz FeldWindow Dresser
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanNun
Art GilmoreArt GilmoreNarrator

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