

Pressure Point
1962-10-10 · 89 min · ★ 6.6
An African-American prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate with bigoted Nazi tendencies.
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- Directors
- Hubert Cornfield
- Production companies
- Stanley Kramer Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Sidney PoitierDoctor
Bobby DarinPatient
Peter FalkYoung Psychiatrist
Carl Benton ReidChief Medical Officer
Mary MundayBar Hostess
Howard CaineTavern Owner
Gilbert GreenJewish Father
Barry GordonPatient (as a boy)
Richard BakalyanJimmy
Lynn LoringJewish Girl
James AndersonFather
Jimmie HoranPatient
Clegg HoytPete
Frank MaxwellBund Meeting Spectator
William H. O'BrienBund Meeting Spectator
Butch PatrickImaginary Playmate
Yvette VickersDrunken WomanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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