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Edge of the City

NR19571h 25mMartin Ritt
IMDb 7.2

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"Tense drama of frightened men!"

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.

DramaCrimeRomance
Male FriendshipMurderRacism

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What is Edge of the City (1957) about?

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.

Who stars in Edge of the City?

Edge of the City stars John Cassavetes (Axel Nordmann), Sidney Poitier (Tommy Tyler), Jack Warden (Charles Malik), Kathleen Maguire (Ellen Wilson), Ruby Dee (Lucy Tyler). The film was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is Edge of the City?

Edge of the City has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated NR.

Is Edge of the City worth watching?

Edge of the City holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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