Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Danger Route

  • 19671967
  • M/PGM/PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
415
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Barbara Bouchet, Richard Johnson, and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
During the Cold War, a British secret agent is ordered to kill a Soviet-bloc defector held by the CIA in England but this straightforward mission turns into a convoluted plot involving double-agents.
Play trailer1:51
1 Video
15 Photos
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Thriller
During the Cold War, a British secret agent is ordered to kill a Soviet-bloc defector held by the CIA in England but this straightforward mission turns into a convoluted plot involving doubl... Read allDuring the Cold War, a British secret agent is ordered to kill a Soviet-bloc defector held by the CIA in England but this straightforward mission turns into a convoluted plot involving double-agents.During the Cold War, a British secret agent is ordered to kill a Soviet-bloc defector held by the CIA in England but this straightforward mission turns into a convoluted plot involving double-agents.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
415
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Seth Holt
  • Writers
    • Meade Roberts(screenplay)
    • Andrew York(novel "The Eliminator")
    • Robert Banks Stewart(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Richard Johnson
    • Carol Lynley
    • Barbara Bouchet
Top credits
  • Director
    • Seth Holt
  • Writers
    • Meade Roberts(screenplay)
    • Andrew York(novel "The Eliminator")
    • Robert Banks Stewart(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Richard Johnson
    • Carol Lynley
    • Barbara Bouchet
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
    Trailer

    Photos15

    Barbara Bouchet, Richard Johnson, and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Danger Route (1967)
    Sylvia Syms in Danger Route (1967)
    Richard Johnson and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Barbara Bouchet in Danger Route (1967)
    Richard Johnson and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Richard Johnson and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Barbara Bouchet, Richard Johnson, and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Barbara Bouchet, Richard Johnson, and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Richard Johnson and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Richard Johnson
    Richard Johnson
    • Jonas Wildeas Jonas Wilde
    Carol Lynley
    Carol Lynley
    • Jocelynas Jocelyn
    Barbara Bouchet
    Barbara Bouchet
    • Marias Mari
    Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms
    • Barbara Canningas Barbara Canning
    Diana Dors
    Diana Dors
    • Rhoda Goodrichas Rhoda Goodrich
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • Tony Canningas Tony Canning
    Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker
    • Lucindaas Lucinda
    Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson
    • Brian Sternas Brian Stern
    Maurice Denham
    Maurice Denham
    • Peter Ravenspuras Peter Ravenspur
    David Bauer
    David Bauer
    • Bennettas Bennett
    Leslie Sands
    • Man in Cinemaas Man in Cinema
    Julian Chagrin
    Julian Chagrin
    • Matsysas Matsys
    Timothy Bateson
    Timothy Bateson
    • Halliwellas Halliwell
    Robin Bailey
    Robin Bailey
    • Parsonsas Parsons
    Reg Lye
    Reg Lye
    • Balinas Balin
    Jim Tyson
    • Bill, Landlordas Bill, Landlord
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Seth Holt
    • Writers
      • Meade Roberts(screenplay)
      • Andrew York(novel "The Eliminator")
      • Robert Banks Stewart(additional material)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    The Passage
    6.0
    The Passage
    Forbidden Cargo
    6.4
    Forbidden Cargo
    The Promoter
    7.1
    The Promoter
    The Purple Plain
    6.5
    The Purple Plain
    The Third Key
    7.0
    The Third Key
    Juggernaut
    6.5
    Juggernaut
    The Bank Raiders
    5.7
    The Bank Raiders
    Hostile Witness
    6.3
    Hostile Witness
    Green for Danger
    7.4
    Green for Danger
    The Final Option
    6.4
    The Final Option
    The One That Got Away
    7.1
    The One That Got Away
    Dangerous Crossing
    6.9
    Dangerous Crossing

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Richard Johnson leads the cast in this 1960s spy film. Johnson was director Terence Young's first choice to play James Bond when casting Dr. No (1962). Johnson also appeared in the 60s spy flicks Deadlier Than the Male (1967) and its sequel Some Girls Do (1969).
    • Quotes

      Brian Stern: It doesn't matter what country you work for. If you're not a member of the ruling class, you're a sheep.

    • Soundtracks
      Danger Route
      Written by Lionel Bart

      Sung by Anita Harris

      [Played over opening title card and credits]

    User reviews19

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I sometimes forget how good Richard Johnson was as an actor
    Given Danger Route's lackluster 5.7 IMDb rating, I really wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. In the movie, Jonas Wilde (Richard Johnson) is a successful government operative who handles more sensitive cases (he's an assassin). Recently returned from a mission, he's immediately sent on another. This time, his handlers really don't care if he's successful or not. Either way, they want him dead. Coincidentally, Wilde wants out of the game altogether and has taken steps in that direction. His steps, however, do not include his own death.

    Most of the spy movie I watch tend to feature comedy or some other craziness. They may not be out and out spoofs or something like that, but they do include their share of humor. These spy movies generally feature crazy gadgets, over-the-top villains, exotic locations, and scads of beautiful women. Not here. Danger Route is deadly serious stuff. And while it does feature enough beautiful women for a Bond movie, there are none of the other trappings normally found in a spy film. I wasn't sure how this would play with me, but worked almost flawlessly. I appreciated the serious tone and the real tension it created. There's still plenty of action, but it's more subdued and realistic. I also thought the film had a nice flow to it. Never was I bored. I'll give credit to the brilliant Seth Holt who directed Danger Route. It's really too bad he died so young and after directing less than a dozen films. I'd like to have seen what a longer career might have produced. Finally, the writing is strong as well. The plot is filled with twists and turns. Most of these twists, including the final one, worked as intended on me. Overall, Danger Route is fine filmmaking.

    The acting in Danger Route warrants a mention. Richard Johnson never gets enough credit as a rock solid actor. Whether it's a more comedic film like Some Girls Do or he's running form zombies in Zombi, I always seem to enjoy his work. He's joined by a very capable cast that includes Carol Lynley, Gordon Jackson, Diana Dors, and Harry Andrews. My only complaint with the cast is Barbara Bouchet. It's not that she's bad or anything, just terribly underutilized.

    I really have nothing negative to say about the movie. It's a solid film with nice direction, writing, and acting. And, as is always key for me, I was thoroughly entertained. Danger Route gets an 8/10 from me.
    helpful•7
    1
    • bensonmum2
    • Jul 20, 2017

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • April 13, 1968 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • I Call Karate
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Studios Road, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Amicus Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Barbara Bouchet, Richard Johnson, and Carol Lynley in Danger Route (1967)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Danger Route (1967) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.