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Cry Danger (1951) Dick Powell, Rhonda Fleming May 2026

Rocky's search for the truth leads him through the dark underbelly of L.A., involving violent encounters and a tense "Russian Roulette" confrontation with Castro. Cast and Production

Directed by Robert Parrish in his directorial debut, Cry Danger was almost lost to time until it was restored by the Film Noir Foundation. You can find more information about the film's history and preservation on the Internet Archive . Watch a clip from this classic film noir: Cry Danger (1951) Dick Powell, Rhonda Fleming

The 1951 film noir stars Dick Powell as Rocky Mulloy, a man determined to find the criminals who framed him for a deadly robbery . After serving five years of a life sentence, Rocky is released when an "eyewitness," a disabled ex-Marine named Delong (Richard Erdman), provides a fake alibi. Delong is actually an opportunist who believes Rocky has the missing $100,000 from the heist and wants a cut of the loot. Plot Summary Rocky's search for the truth leads him through