Dangerous Years (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1947, Dangerous Years is a drama film directed by Arthur Pierson, running about 62 minutes. “Problems of the Modern Teenager” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jeff Carter has put an end to the town's delinquency with a boys' club. Young hoodlum Danny shows up and influences teenagers Doris, Willy and Leo. They hang out at a juke joint where Eve works. When Jeff tries to stop a robbery planned by Danny, he is killed and Danny goes on trial.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Years stars Billy Halop as Danny Jones, Scotty Beckett as Willy Miller, Richard Gaines as Edgar Burns and Ann E. Todd as Doris Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dangerous Years has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Years (1947)?
- In US, Dangerous Years is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dangerous Years worth watching?
- Dangerous Years holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Years?
- Dangerous Years stars Billy Halop, Scotty Beckett, Richard Gaines, Ann E. Todd and Jerome Cowan.
- When was Dangerous Years released?
- Dangerous Years was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.