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Deadline - U.S.A.

1952-05-23 · 87 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama

New York City newspaper The Day is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the publisher's widow wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson's only hope is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster before the sale is finalized.

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Directors
Richard Brooks
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,250,000

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartEd Hutcheson
Ethel BarrymoreEthel BarrymoreMargaret Garrison
Kim HunterKim HunterNora Hutcheson
Ed BegleyEd BegleyFrank Allen
Warren StevensWarren StevensGeorge Burrows
Paul StewartPaul StewartHarry Thompson
Martin GabelMartin GabelTomas Rienzi
Joe De SantisJoe De SantisHerman Schmidt
Joyce MackenzieJoyce MackenzieKatherine Garrison Geary
Audrey ChristieAudrey ChristieMrs. Willebrandt
Fay BakerFay BakerAlice Garrison Courtney
Jim BackusJim BackusJim Cleary
Parley BaerParley BaerHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Bill BaldwinBill BaldwinMan Asking for Ed Hutcheson (uncredited)
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyHenry (uncredited)
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanThe Standard City Editor (uncredited)
Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinLarry Hansen (uncredited)
John DoucetteJohn DoucetteHal (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Raymond GreenleafRaymond GreenleafLawrence White (uncredited)

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