Danger Within (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1959, Danger Within is a war film directed by Don Chaffey, running about 101 minutes. “400 plan to escape - one plans to betray!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drama set in an Italian prisoner of war camp during World War 2, where a group of British soldiers find their plans for escape thwarted by a mysterious traitor in their midst.
Who’s in it. Danger Within stars Richard Todd as Lieutenant Colonel David Baird, Bernard Lee as Lieutenant Colonel Huxley, Michael Wilding as Captain 'Bunter' Phillips and Peter Arne as Capitano Benucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Danger Within has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danger Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danger Within tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danger Within (1959)?
- In GB, Danger Within is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Danger Within worth watching?
- Danger Within holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Danger Within?
- Danger Within stars Richard Todd, Bernard Lee, Michael Wilding, Peter Arne and Richard Attenborough.
- When was Danger Within released?
- Danger Within was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.