Five Steps to Danger (1956)

In an unexpected encounter on the sun-baked route from California to New Mexico, vacationer John Emmett crosses paths with enigmatic Ann Nicholson at a nondescript truck stop. Intrigued by her urgency and driven by his own adventure-seeking spirit, John agrees to share the drive to her destination, the historically rich Santa Fe. Little does he know, this seemingly innocuous decision will plunge him into a vortex of suspense and intrigue. As the desert landscape blurs by, their journey takes a sinister turn when a nurse, under the guise of concern, accuses Ann of escaping from medical psychological care. Then, the police join the pursuit, wanting to question Ann about a chilling incident in Los Angeles that ended with a Central Intelligence Agent's murder. Amidst the maelstrom, Ann reveals her extraordinary truth: she is a Berlin native, entangled in a web of international espionage, carrying a secret formula for a hyper-speed rocket inscribed on the back of a pocket mirror. Torn between skepticism and trust, John finds himself drawn into Ann's perilous mission. The formula, a key to immense power, is destined for a U.S. scientist. However, the scientist is not who he appears to be, and neither is Ann's doctor who, unbeknownst to her, is also an enemy agent. As they race against time and the relentless pursuit of both enemy spies and the F.B.I, John must navigate through a labyrinth of deception and danger. "Five Steps to Danger" is a pulsating blend of suspense, mystery, and action, where trust is scarce, and every moment could spell catastrophe. It's a captivating journey that keeps the audience on the edge, questioning everything until the very end.

Five Steps to Danger is an action movie featuring Ruth Roman and directed by Henry S. Kesler.

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