Sail Into Danger

Sail into Danger, also known as El Aventurero, is a 1957 British second feature^[1] film directed and written by Kenneth Hume and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Kathleen Ryan and James Hayter.^[2]

Sail Into Danger
Spanish theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kenneth Hume
Written by	Kenneth Hume
Produced by	Steven Pallos
Starring	Dennis O'Keefe Kathleen Ryan James Hayter
Cinematography	Phil Grindrod
Edited by	Edward Jeffries
Music by	Ivor Slaney
Production company	Patria
Release date	1957 (1957)
Running time	73 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Plot

Ex-smuggler Steve Ryman is a Barcelona motor launch operator, along with his friend Monty and Angel, a local boy. Steve is involved in a fight, and jailed. His bail is paid by a mysterious benefactor, and he meets Lena, who blackmails Steve into taking her and her gang to Tangier. The gang murder Angel, shoot Monty, knock out Steve and set him adrift in a boat. He recovers in time to save the boat, take Monty to hospital and pursue the gang to the mountains. He kills two of them, and the police arrive to arrest Lena.

Cast

• Dennis O'Keefe as Steve Ryman
• Kathleen Ryan as Lena
• James Hayter as Monty
• Ana Luisa Peluffo as Josafina
• Pedro De Cordoba as Luis
• Barta Barry as Emil
• Felix De Pommes as Inspector Gomez
• Miguel Fleta as Manuel
• John Bull as Angel

Critical reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "An interesting script, with a sparkle of necrophilia about it, makes one regret that casting and direction were not more ambitious or enthusiastic. John Bull as Angel adds charm to an otherwise monotonous series of performances."^[3]

Kine Weekly said: "Dennis O'Keefe makes a rugged and determined Steve, Ana Luisa Peluffo displays considerable charm in the comparatively small role of Josafina, and John Bull is a likeable Angel. Kathleen Ryan hardly suggests the ruthless bad hat as Lena, but the rest measure up to demands. Its juvenile and love interests smoothly dovetail into its exciting main plot, and the final chase is spectacular."^[4]

Picture Show wrote: "Intriguing crime melodrama ... Well acted with a spectacular climax this film will thrill most audiences."^[5]