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Danger One

Danger One

Action · Comedy · 2018

While transporting a dying man to the hospital, two paramedics find a million dollars in cash sewn into his clothing. When the man dies, they decide to keep it, setting them on a path for a hellish night of violence and mayhem.

Movie details

Danger One

“One dead body. One million dollars. One long night.”

2018 Action · Comedy 1h 41m

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

While transporting a dying man to the hospital, two paramedics find a million dollars in cash sewn into his clothing. When the man dies, they decide to keep it, setting them on a path for a hellish night of violence and mayhem.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tom Oesch

Written by

Steffen Schlachtenhaufen

Tom Everett Scott

Tom Everett Scott

Dean

James Jurdi

James Jurdi

Eric

Angélica Celaya

Angélica Celaya

Brie

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Craddock

Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill

Beckwith

Damon Dayoub

Damon Dayoub

Max

Charles Shaughnessy

Charles Shaughnessy

Akkerman

Court is in session

Put Danger One on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.