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Green for Danger

"Murder... weapon or clue?"

1946-12-07 Mystery 1hr 31m

In the midst of Nazi air raids, a postman dies on the operating table at a rural hospital. But was the death accidental?

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Storyline

In the midst of Nazi air raids, a postman dies on the operating table at a rural hospital. But was the death accidental?

  • Released
    1946-12-07
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 31m
  • Genre
    Mystery, Crime, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.4
  • Production
    Individual Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Crew

Sidney Gilliat
Director
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Frank Launder
Producer
Keywords:
operation police bomb nurse england detective scotland yard narration world war ii surgeon postman inspector woods film noir murder eccentric hospital black and white doctor operating room murder investigation murder mystery anaesthesia

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Cast

Leo Genn

Leo Genn
Mr. Eden
Alastair Sim

Alastair Sim
Inspector Cockrill
Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard
Dr. Barnes
Sally Gray

Sally Gray
Nurse Freddi Linley
Rosamund John

Rosamund John
Nurse Esther Sanson
Judy Campbell

Judy Campbell
Sister Marion Bates
Megs Jenkins

Megs Jenkins
Nurse Woods
Ronald Adam

Ronald Adam
Dr. White
George Woodbridge

George Woodbridge
Detective Sgt. Hendricks
John Rae

John Rae
Porter
Henry Edwards

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Joseph Higgins
Frank Ling

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Green for Danger
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A Review by John Chard 9

Written by John Chard on 2018-10-10

In view of my failure - correction, comparative failure. Inspector Cockrill (a brilliant Alastair Sim) investigates a weird double murder... read more

In view of my failure - correction, comparative failure. Inspector Cockrill (a brilliant Alastair Sim) investigates a weird double murder that has taken place in a British WWII emergency hospital. Sadly this seems to be a largely overlooked British film, brought to us from the excellent Gilliat & Launder teaming, Green For Danger is as good a British mystery that was ever made. Boasting the acting talents of Alastair Sim, Trevor Howard, Sally Gray, Leo Genn and Rosamund John, this adaptation of the Christianna Brand novel feels like an Agatha Christie staple. Twisty and deep with whodunit shenanigans, it plays out to its finale with a seamless sense of joy. Everyone involved appears to be enjoying themselves and this only heightens the warmth that oozes out from the screen. The scripting is simple and light, and the direction as tight as one could hope for. Hugely enjoyable piece that puts the Great into Great Britain. 9/10

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-07

Alastair Sim is perfect in the role of the ostensibly bumbling "Insp. Cockrill" who arrives at a rural hospital to investigate the suspiciou... read more

Alastair Sim is perfect in the role of the ostensibly bumbling "Insp. Cockrill" who arrives at a rural hospital to investigate the suspicious deaths of two of the patients. When he arrives, he encounters a staff including Trevor Howard, Leo Genn, Sally Gray, Judy Campbell & Megs Jenkins who all appear to be quite capable of being responsible - if, indeed, anyone is actually responsible - for the crimes. With V2 rockets landing all around, the race is on to prevent further killings amongst this mistrusting group of clinicians - and Christianna Brand's hero must sort it out, and pronto! The cast work really well together - even Trevor Howard who does take a while to settle in. Leo Genn is always good value, as is Jenkins and they all help to keep us guessing for much of this cracking little murder mystery. As in the best Agatha Christie tradition, the ending is a bit left field, and almost irrelevant, but that doesn't really matter; it's the performances and detection process that make this film stand out - and stand out it does.

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A Review by John Chard

In view of my failure - correction, comparative failure. Inspector Cockrill (a brilliant Alastair Sim) investigates a weird double murder that has taken place in a British WWII emergency hospital. Sadly this seems to be a largely over...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 9

Written by John Chard on 2018-10-10

In view of my failure - correction, comparative failure. Inspector Cockrill (a brilliant Alastair Sim) investigates a weird double murder that has taken place in a British WWII emergency hospital. ...

read more
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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-07

Alastair Sim is perfect in the role of the ostensibly bumbling "Insp. Cockrill" who arrives at a rural hospital to investigate the suspicious deaths of two of the patients. When he arrives, he encount...

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