The co-stars... Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre (who always seemed to work together) are the best part of this film! it's 1943, so we're plunk in the middle of WW II. after an attempt is made on the german ambassador, the Nazis intercept american Joe Barton (George Raft) in Turkey. spy shenanigans. how is russia involved? and those romanians! the usual wartime drama, where the nazis try to meddle and conquer. its okay, not quite up to the usual Warner Brothers films of the time. lots of talk in offices, not much action outdoors. just lots of reports, threats, and mild intrigue. dramatic music. Greenstreet carries this one. it's all him. with Raft talking almost as much. directed by Raoul Walsh, who worked with some biggies, and made some great films. never won the oscar.
Review of Background to Danger
