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5 Steps to Danger
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5 Steps to Danger

1956-11-05 · 81 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Thriller

Can a couple keep important secrets from Communist spies?

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Directors
Henry S. Kesler
Production companies
United Artists, Henry S. Kesler Productions, Grand Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ruth RomanRuth RomanAnn Hemple Nicholson
Sterling HaydenSterling HaydenJohn Emmett
Werner KlempererWerner KlempererDr. Frederick Simmons
Richard GainesRichard GainesDean William Brant
Charles DavisCharles DavisEdward Manning Kirkpatrick aka Kirk
Jeanne CooperJeanne CooperHelen Bethke
Peter HansenPeter HansenKarl Plesser
Karl Ludwig LindtKarl Ludwig LindtDr. Reinhart Kissel
John MitchumJohn MitchumBud--Deputy Sheriff
John FrederickJohn FrederickSheriff
Leonard BremenLeonard BremenCollision Shop Owner (uncredited)
Sidney CluteSidney CluteMechanic (uncredited)
Ken CurtisKen CurtisFBI Agent Jim Anderson (uncredited)
Harry HinesHarry HinesMotel Owner (uncredited)
Tom McKeeMan from Sanitarium (uncredited)
Bert StevensMotorcycle Cop (uncredited)

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