FILMSHShake Hands with Danger1980

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How Long Is “Shake Hands with Danger”?

Name: Shake Hands with Danger
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Released: 1980
Duration: 23 min
Cast: Cliff Bemis, Charles Oldfather

23m runtime

198023mDrama • Documentary

Drama film with a runtime of 23 minutes, released in 1980. Presented in English.

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Runtime23m

Minutes23

One SittingYes

With Break35m

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A cautionary training film for those who operate and repair heavy equipment. We watch vignettes of men taking short cuts in their work, doing things they aren't trained for, neglecting to warn a less experienced worker, using the wrong tool or a tool that's in disrepair, ignoring proper safety practices, trying to appear macho in front of fellow workers, thinking their reflexes are quicker than they are, working while distracted, and generally putting themselves and others at risk. The film is punctuated by the song, "Shakes Hands with Danger," the story of Three-Finger Joe. Filmed using Caterpillar equipment. –IMdB.

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Runtime23m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break35m

Movie Facts

Release Year1980

Runtime23m

LanguageEnglish

GenresDrama, Documentary

DirectorHerk Harvey

ProducerRussell A. Mosser, Arthur H. Wolf

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