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Edge of the City

1957· 1h 25m

DramaCrimeRomance

Directed by Martin Ritt

7.2/ 10

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Overview

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.

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

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