Bang Youre Dead

• Bang! You're Dead*, also known as *Game of Danger*, is a 1954 British psychological drama film directed by Lance Comfort. The movie stars Jack Warner, Anthony Richmond, Veronica Hurst, Derek Farr, and Sean Barrett, with a screenplay by Ernest Borneman and Guy Elmes. It follows the story of Cliff Bonsell, a lonely seven-year-old boy living with his elderly father in rural England. Cliff’s fascination with guns leads him to discover an old revolver at a decommissioned munitions depot. While playing with the gun, he accidentally shoots and kills Ben Jones, an unpopular local man, after threatening him cowboy-style. Initially believing Jones is play-acting, Cliff and his friend Willy Maxted flee in panic upon realizing the gravity of their actions. The body is found by Bob Carter, who discovers the gun but keeps it for himself. Detective Gray investigates and suspects Carter due to a recent fight over Hilda, a local woman. Meanwhile, Cliff and Willy struggle with guilt, torn between letting an innocent man face punishment or confessing to the crime. The film explores their torment and Gray’s growing suspicion that the case is not straightforward. The movie was produced at Shepperton Studios with sets designed by Norman G. Arnold and distributed by British Lion Films. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising the child actor’s performance while others criticized the direction and melodramatic elements. Reviewers noted its similarities to other films involving children in violent crimes but found it less insightful than comparable works. The film leaves audiences uneasy ...