Jeopardy (1953): Cast & Plot
Jeopardy is a 1953 drama thriller directed by John Sturges, starring Barry Sullivan as Doug Stilwin, Barbara Stanwyck and Sol Gorss. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- John Sturges
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jeopardy About?
The premise of Jeopardy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
She acted because her fear outweighed her shame, leading her to a desperate decision. While seeking assistance for her husband, who is stranded on a beach as the tide rises fast enough to drown him, she is abducted. The film follows her struggle to escape captivity and save her husband before the water swallows him.
Jeopardy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- incoming tide
- fugitive
- cigarette smoking
- race against time
- glove compartment
- carjacking
- police dragnet
- near drowning
- rotting wood
- deserted ranch
- ensenada mexico
- self sacrifice
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- pistol
- father son relationship
- tow rope
- tire blow out
- car roll over
- forced kiss
- fear of drowning
- melodrama
- suspense
- family relationships
- murder
- marriage
- vacation gone wrong
- hostage
- narration
- american
- u.s. mexico border
- escaped convict
- gas station
- roadblock
- based on short story
- mother son relationship
- campfire
- beach
- coffee
- military veteran
- convertible car
- jetty
- first person narration
- car chase
- border crossing
- baja california
- tijuana mexico
- irony
- fishing trip
- wood plank
- perfume
- map
Jeopardy Cast & Characters
Barry Sullivan leads the cast as Doug Stilwin, with Barbara Stanwyck as Helen Stilwin and Sol Gorss as Captain's Driver Talking to Helen (uncredited). Directed by John Sturges; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Sturges
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Barbara Stanwyck as Helen Stilwin - Sol Gorss as Captain's Driver Talking to Helen (uncredited)
- Lee Aaker as Bobby Stilwin
Also Starring in Jeopardy
· 18 more- Alex Montoya Officer with Walkie-Talkie at 2nd Barricade (uncredited)
- Ralph Meeker Lawson the Fugitive
- Charles Stevens Mexican Father
- Ken Terrell Officer at 2nd Barricade (uncredited)
- Bud Wolfe Lieutenant's Driver (uncredited)
- Paul Fierro Mexican Lieutenant
- Rico Alaniz Officer at 1st Roadblock (uncredited)
- Felipe Turich Mexican Border Official (uncredited)
- Salvador Baguez Officer at 1st Roadblock (uncredited)
- Natividad Vacío Persistent Tijuana Vendor (uncredited)
- Juan Torena Mexican Police Chief
- Margarita Martín Mexican Mother (uncredited)
- Carlos Conde Tijuana Vendor (uncredited)
- George Navarro Tijuana Vendor (uncredited)
- George L. Derrick Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Bob Castro Police Machine Gunner (uncredited)
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- Louis Tomei Officer at 2nd Barricade (uncredited)
- Victor Milner Bit Part (uncredited)
More from John Sturges
More films directed by John Sturges, best-rated first: The Magnificent Seven, Hour of the Gun, The Eagle Has Landed and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Jeopardy Plot Summary
What happens in Jeopardy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Americans Doug Stilwin and Helen Stilwin and their young son Bobby Stilwin embark on a family vacation, driving deep into the desolate stretches of Baja California toward a remote coastal spot that Helen’s father used to visit with his old military friends. The trip starts as a quiet escape, a chance to linger along a rugged coastline and breathe fresh air, but the mood soon grows tense as the ocean winds and the isolation press in.
Full summary
The whole story of Jeopardy, scene by scene
Jeopardy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jeopardy.
How Well Do You Know Jeopardy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the husband who becomes trapped on the beach?
Cars in Jeopardy
7 cars on screen, including the 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe and the 1942 Ford Super De Luxe.
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1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Main role -
1942 Ford Super De Luxe Minor role -
1942 Ford Super De Luxe Minor role -
1946 Plymouth Special De Luxe Minor role
Jeopardy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “La plage déserte” and “La marea della morte”.
- Also known as
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- La plage déserte
- La marea della morte
- Sekunden der Angst
- Astucia de mujer
- Опасность
- Csapdahelyzet
- Vida Contra Vida
- Devoción de mujer
- Fasans timmar
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Jeopardy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jeopardy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jeopardy?
Jeopardy runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Jeopardy released?
Jeopardy was released on March 30, 1953.
Who directed Jeopardy?
Jeopardy was directed by John Sturges.
More films by John Sturges Who is in the cast of Jeopardy?
Jeopardy stars Barry Sullivan as Doug Stilwin, Barbara Stanwyck as Helen Stilwin and Sol Gorss as Captain's Driver Talking to Helen (uncredited), among 22 credited actors.
Does Jeopardy have a post-credit scene?
No. Jeopardy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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