Question 1

Why did George Raft demand his character be changed for this film?

Accepted Answer

As a condition for doing this film, George Raft demanded his character be changed to an undercover FBI agent from the simple salesman in the 1937 source novel.

Question 2

How does the assassination attempt in the film differ from the real event?

Accepted Answer

In reality, the bomb malfunctioned and killed the would-be assassin, who did not get away by car as shown in the film.

Question 3

Which famous film shares the same plane takeoff scene as this movie?

Accepted Answer

The last scene of the plane taking off is the same scene used in Casablanca (1942).

Question 4

How many films did Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet appear in together from 1941 to 1946?

Accepted Answer

This is the third of nine films in which Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet both appear, released from 1941 to 1946, all from Warner Bros.

Question 5

Who directed Background to Danger?

Accepted Answer

Raoul Walsh directed the film.

Background to Danger

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