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1957·NR

Edge of the City

Tense drama of frightened men!

DramaCrimeRomance1h 25m

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75%

Tomatometer

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75%

Popcornmeter

7.1

TMDB

Storyline

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.

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Details

DirectorMartin Ritt

ReleasedJan 4, 1957

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studios

David Susskind ProductionsJonathan Productions

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast

John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes

Axel Nordmann

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Tommy Tyler

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Charles Malik

Kathleen Maguire

Kathleen Maguire

Ellen Wilson

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Lucy Tyler

Val Avery

Val Avery

Brother

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

George Nordmann

Ruth White

Ruth White

Katherine Nordmann

William A. Lee

Davis

John Kellogg

John Kellogg

Detective

David Clarke

David Clarke

Wallace

Estelle Hemsley

Estelle Hemsley

Mrs. Price

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Reviews

5 reviews · 4 critics

4 fresh · 0 rotten

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Dave Giannini

RTInSession FilmFeb 23, 2024

Edge of the City is by no means perfect but manages a lovely character study without denigrating itself with pompous moralizing or forced sentimentality.

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Jonathan Baumbach

RTFilm CultureDec 13, 2021

This is a rare film of high seriousness. Produced on a modest budget with a group of fine young actors, it represents a small step in the right direction.

D

David Nusair

RTReel Film ReviewsMar 20, 2021

...an erratically-paced yet mostly watchable drama...

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Emanuel Levy

RTEmanuelLevy.ComMay 12, 2012

Martin Ritt's impressive feature directing debut is a socially conscious drama, about union corruption, interracial integration, and moral integrity, well acted by John Cassavetes and Sidney Poitier.

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Information

Title

Edge of the City

Released

Jan 4, 1957

Rated

NR

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 25m

Status

Released

Studios

David Susskind Productions, Jonathan Productions

Each Dawn I Die