

Edge of the City
1957-01-04 · 85 min · ★ 7.1
A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.
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- Directors
- Martin Ritt
- Production companies
- David Susskind Productions, Jonathan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John CassavetesAxel Nordmann
Sidney PoitierTommy Tyler
Jack WardenCharles Malik
Kathleen MaguireEllen Wilson
Ruby DeeLucy Tyler
Val AveryBrother
Robert F. SimonGeorge Nordmann
Ruth WhiteKatherine Nordmann
John KelloggDetective
David ClarkeWallace
Estelle HemsleyMrs. Price
Roy GlennStevedore (uncredited)
Charles JordanOld Stevedore (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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