The Most Dangerous Game
"They saw the heads of hunted men in Zaroff's trophy room!"
Originally released in 1932. The Most Dangerous Game is a thriller/adventure film. directed by Irving Pichel. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, and Leslie Banks
Synopsis
When legendary hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on the perilous reefs surrounding a mysterious island, he finds himself the guest of the reclusive and eccentric Count Zaroff. While he is very gracious at first, Zaroff eventually forces Rainsford and two other shipwreck survivors, brother and sister Eve and Martin Towbridge, to participate in a sadistic game of cat and mouse in which they are the prey and he is the hunter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (299 votes)
Budget
$219.9K
Production budget
Box Office
$443K
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Joel McCrea
as Robert Rainsford
Fay Wray
as Eve Trowbridge
Leslie Banks
as Count Zaroff
Robert Armstrong
as Martin Trowbridge
Noble Johnson
as Ivan
Steve Clemente
as Tartar
William B. Davidson
as Captain
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
as Tartar Servant
James Flavin
as First Mate on Yacht (uncredited)
Hale Hamilton
as Bill Woodman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $219,869
- Revenue
- $443,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Most Dangerous Game about?
When legendary hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on the perilous reefs surrounding a mysterious island, he finds himself the guest of the reclusive and eccentric Count Zaroff. While he is very gr...
Who directed The Most Dangerous Game?
The Most Dangerous Game was directed by Irving Pichel.
How long is The Most Dangerous Game?
The Most Dangerous Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was The Most Dangerous Game released?
The Most Dangerous Game was released on September 16, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Most Dangerous Game?
The main cast of The Most Dangerous Game includes Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, Leslie Banks, Robert Armstrong, Noble Johnson.
Is The Most Dangerous Game worth watching?
The Most Dangerous Game has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 299 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.