Question 1

Why does the big-city cop in 'On Dangerous Ground' get reassigned to the country?

Accepted Answer

He is reassigned because his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman, as stated in the synopsis.

Question 2

Which actress directed part of the film when Nicholas Ray fell ill?

Accepted Answer

Ida Lupino directed the film for several days when Nicholas Ray fell ill, according to IMDb trivia.

Question 3

What unusual filming technique was used to give a 'live action' feel to many scenes?

Accepted Answer

A hand-held camera was used in many scenes to create a 'live action' feel, which was extremely rare in feature films of the time.

Question 4

Which festival featured 'On Dangerous Ground' in 1991?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1991, as per the festival/award database.

Question 5

What research did the director and screenwriter do to prepare for the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Nicholas Ray and screenwriter A.I. Bezzerides researched police force daily life and procedure, including riding with detectives in Boston's South End.

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