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La couleur qui tue

Original title: Green for Danger
  • 1946
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.5K
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Alastair Sim in La couleur qui tue (1946)
ComedyCrimeMystery

After the nurse who declares that a recent surgical death was a murder also dies, an enigmatic Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate.After the nurse who declares that a recent surgical death was a murder also dies, an enigmatic Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate.After the nurse who declares that a recent surgical death was a murder also dies, an enigmatic Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate.

  • Director
    • Sidney Gilliat
  • Writers
    • Christianna Brand
    • Sidney Gilliat
    • Claud Gurney
  • Stars
    • Alastair Sim
    • Sally Gray
    • Trevor Howard
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sidney Gilliat
    • Writers
      • Christianna Brand
      • Sidney Gilliat
      • Claud Gurney
    • Stars
      • Alastair Sim
      • Sally Gray
      • Trevor Howard
    • 84User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim
    • The Police: Inspector Cockrill
    Sally Gray
    Sally Gray
    • The Nurses: Nurse Freddi Linley
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Dr. Barnes
    Leo Genn
    Leo Genn
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Mr. Eden
    Henry Edwards
    Henry Edwards
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Mr. Purdy
    Ronald Adam
    Ronald Adam
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Dr. White
    Judy Campbell
    Judy Campbell
    • The Nurses: Sister Bates
    Wendy Thompson
    • The Nurses: Sister Carter
    Rosamund John
    Rosamund John
    • The Nurses: Nurse Esther Sanson
    Megs Jenkins
    Megs Jenkins
    • The Nurses: Nurse Woods
    John Rae
    • The Porter
    Moore Marriott
    Moore Marriott
    • The Patients: Joseph Higgins
    Frank Ling
    • The Patients: Rescue Worker
    George Woodbridge
    George Woodbridge
    • The Police: Det.-Sgt. Hendricks
    Richard Duke
    • Orderly
    • (uncredited)
    Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques
      Elizabeth Sydney
        Ronald Ward
        Ronald Ward
        • Bit Part
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Sidney Gilliat
        • Writers
          • Christianna Brand
          • Sidney Gilliat
          • Claud Gurney
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        • Trivia
          In the UK, surgeons, even though they have graduated medical school like all other physicians, are traditionally called Mister (or Miss or Mrs.).
        • Goofs
          As the movie takes place in 1944 whilst Britain is being attacked by V1 bombs ('doodlebugs'), the windows and glass doors in the hospital should have been taped to prevent glass being shattered by an explosion and blowing in on people inside.
        • Quotes

          Dr. Barney Barnes: I gave nitrous oxide at first, to get him under.

          Inspector Cockrill: Oh yes, stuff the dentist gives you, hmmm -- commonly known as "laughing gas."

          Dr. Barney Barnes: Used to be -- actually the impurities cause the laughs.

          Inspector Cockrill: Oh, just the same as in our music halls.

        • Connections
          Featured in TCM Guest Programmer: Thelma Schoonmaker (2007)
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          Arranged by Harry Gold and Norrie Paramor

        User reviews84

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        10/10
        a dark delicious movie
        With its darkly atmospheric tones,Green for danger works extremely well.The second murder is incredibly well shot with scenes reminiscent of 'I walked with a Zombie',the noise & movement caused by wind being particularly effective.A stellar cast interact perfectly with a special mention for Sally Gray,on her first role after a 5 year break due to 'a mental breakdown',comes across as a glacial goddess.I'm not worthy.Alistair Sim's lugubrious narration provides a perfect framing device building a sense of anticipation and atmosphere.I don't find the movie slow and I was surprised that people find it 'talkie',maybe its modern audiences with their legendary short attention span!
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        • Nov 18, 2005

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        Details

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        • Release date
          • November 26, 1947 (France)
        • Country of origin
          • United Kingdom
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Green for Danger
        • Filming locations
          • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(made at D&P Studios Pinewood England)
        • Production company
          • Individual Pictures
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        • Budget
          • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 31 minutes
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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