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Where the Sidewalk Ends
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Where the Sidewalk Ends

1950-07-07 · 95 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A police detective's violent nature keeps him from being a good cop.

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Directors
Otto Preminger
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dana AndrewsDana AndrewsDet. Sgt. Mark Dixon
Gene TierneyGene TierneyMorgan Taylor
Bert FreedBert FreedDet. Sgt. Paul Klein
Gary MerrillGary MerrillTommy Scalise
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenDet. Lt. Thomas
Tom TullyTom TullyJiggs Taylor
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyMartha
Craig StevensCraig StevensKen Paine
Fred AldrichFred AldrichDetective at Staff Meeting (uncredited)
Tom ColemanDetective at Staff Meeting (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonDetective at Staff Meeting (uncredited)
Ian MacDonaldIan MacDonaldDetective Casey (uncredited)
John McGuireJohn McGuireDetective Gertessen (uncredited)
Clarence StraightDetective (uncredited)
Robert B. WilliamsRobert B. WilliamsDetective (uncredited)
Phil TullyDet. Ted Benson, 16th Precinct (uncredited)
Don AppellWillie Bender (uncredited)
Tony BarrHoodlum (uncredited)
John DaheimJohn DaheimScalise Hoodlum (uncredited)
Neville BrandNeville BrandSteve, Scalise Hood (uncredited)

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