A Game of Death
A Game of Death is a 1945 American adventure film directed by Robert Wise. It is a remake of Richard Connell's 1924 short story "The Most Dangerous Game", about a madman who hunts human prey on his personal island habitat. It stars John Loder and Audrey Long.[2] In the original story and 1932 movie, the madman is a Russian. In this version the madman is a German.
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| Directed by | Robert Wise |
| Written by | Norman Houston |
| Based on | "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell |
| Produced by | Herman Schlom |
| Starring | John Loder |
| Cinematography | J. Roy Hunt |
| Edited by | J.R. Whittredge |
| Music by | Paul Sawtell |
Production company | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
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Running time | 72 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- John Loder as Don Rainsford
- Audrey Long as Ellen Trowbridge
- Edgar Barrier as Erich Kreiger
- Russell Wade as Robert Trowbridge
- Russell Hicks as Mr. Whitney
- Jason Robards Sr. as The Captain
- Noble Johnson as Carib
- Edmund Glover as Quartermaster (uncredited)
Production
The film was originally called The Most Dangerous Game.[3] Audrey Long was signed in January 1945.[4] Edgar Garrier joined shortly afterwards.[5] The movie used out-takes from RKO's 1932 production of "The Most Dangerous Game" with Joel McCrea and Fay Wray.
References
- "A Game of Death: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
- "Some People (1962) - Clive Donner | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".
- Of Local Origin - The New York Times. November 20, 1945: 18.
- Screen News; Karloff Will Continue 'Horror' Roles at RKO Of Local Origin. The New York Times. January 18, 1945: 15.
- News of the Screen: Bogart and Stanwyck Will Star in 'Fountainhead'-- 'Moscow Skies' Due at the Stanley Today. The New York Times. January 20, 1945: 16.
External links
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