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Edge of the City
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Edge of the City

1957-01-04 · 85 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Crime · Romance

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 CassavetesJohn CassavetesAxel Nordmann
Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierTommy Tyler
Jack WardenJack WardenCharles Malik
Kathleen MaguireKathleen MaguireEllen Wilson
Ruby DeeRuby DeeLucy Tyler
Val AveryVal AveryBrother
Robert F. SimonRobert F. SimonGeorge Nordmann
Ruth WhiteRuth WhiteKatherine Nordmann
William A. LeeDavis
John KelloggJohn KelloggDetective
David ClarkeDavid ClarkeWallace
Estelle HemsleyEstelle HemsleyMrs. Price
Roy GlennRoy GlennStevedore (uncredited)
Ralph BellNight Boss (uncredited)
Mike DanaDetective (uncredited)
Charles JordanCharles JordanOld Stevedore (uncredited)
Mike O'DowdMalick's Henchman (uncredited)

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