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Tight Spot

1955-03-19 · 97 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.

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Directors
Phil Karlson
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ginger RogersGinger RogersSherry Conley
Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonLloyd Hallett
Brian KeithBrian KeithVince Striker
Lucy MarlowLucy MarlowPrison Girl
Lorne GreeneLorne GreeneBenjamin Costain
Katherine AndersonKatherine AndersonMrs. Willoughby
Allen NourseAllen NourseMarvin Rickles
Peter LeedsPeter LeedsFred Packer
Doye O'DellDoye O'DellMississippi Mac
Eve McVeaghEve McVeaghClara Moran
Helen WallaceHelen WallaceWarden (uncredited)
Gloria Ann SimpsonMiss Masters (uncredited)
Robert ShieldCarlyle (uncredited)
Norman Keats Arny (uncredited)
Frank GerstleFrank GerstleJim Hornsby (uncredited)
Dean CromerPoliceman (uncredited)
Tom De GraffenreidDoctor (uncredited)
Kathryn GrantKathryn GrantGirl Honeymooner (uncredited)
Tom GreenwayElevator Mechanic (uncredited)
Joseph HamiltonJoseph HamiltonJudge (uncredited)

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