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The Captive City

Approved1h 31m1952Robert Wise
IMDb: 6.6/10Rotten: 70%
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"NO PUNCHES PULLED...NO TRUTHS UNTOLD!"

A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.

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What is The Captive City (1952) about?

A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.

Who stars in The Captive City?

The Captive City stars John Forsythe (James "Jim" C. Austin), Joan Camden (Marge Austin), Harold J. Kennedy (Don Carey), Marjorie Crossland (Mrs. Margaret Sirak), Victor Sutherland (Murray Sirak). The film was directed by Robert Wise.

How long is The Captive City?

The Captive City has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated Approved.

Is The Captive City worth watching?

The Captive City holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Drama, Crime, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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