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Call Northside 777

NR19481h 51mHenry Hathaway
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 81%

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"It couldn't happen... but it did!"

In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.

CrimeDrama
Chicago, IllinoisPhotographic EvidenceBased On True StoryPolice CorruptionJusticeNewspaper ReporterWrongful ConvictionPerjuryClassified AdMurdered Cop

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What is Call Northside 777 (1948) about?

In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.

Who stars in Call Northside 777?

Call Northside 777 stars James Stewart (P.J. 'Jim' McNeal), Richard Conte (Frank W. Wiecek), Lee J. Cobb (Brian Kelly), Helen Walker (Laura McNeal), Betty Garde (Wanda Skutnik). The film was directed by Henry Hathaway.

How long is Call Northside 777?

Call Northside 777 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1948. It is rated NR.

Is Call Northside 777 worth watching?

Call Northside 777 holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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