A Dangerous Profession (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1949, A Dangerous Profession is a crime film directed by Ted Tetzlaff, running about 79 minutes. “Thieves and Killers are my Clients!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation.
Who’s in it. A Dangerous Profession stars George Raft as Vince Kane, Ella Raines as Lucy Brackett, Pat O’Brien as Joe Farley and Bill Williams as Claude Brackett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Dangerous Profession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dangerous Profession page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dangerous Profession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dangerous Profession (1949)?
- In US, A Dangerous Profession is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Dangerous Profession worth watching?
- A Dangerous Profession holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Dangerous Profession?
- A Dangerous Profession stars George Raft, Ella Raines, Pat O’Brien, Bill Williams and Jim Backus.
- When was A Dangerous Profession released?
- A Dangerous Profession was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.