Drama ·Crime ·Romance · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 25m

Edge of the City

Edge of the City poster
Director
Martin Ritt
Cast
John Cassavetes as Axel Nordmann Sidney Poitier as Tommy Tyler Jack Warden as Charles Malik Kathleen Maguire as Ellen Wilson Ruby Dee as Lucy Tyler Val Avery as Brother
Crew
Joseph C. Brun — Director of Photography Sidney Meyers — Editor Leonard Rosenman — Original Music Composer Robert Alan Aurthur — Screenplay Robert Alan Aurthur — Story David Susskind — Producer
Tagline

Tense drama of frightened men!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Edge of the City — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
male friendshipmurderracism
Key Collaborators
Martin Ritt Director Joseph C. Brun Director of Photography Sidney Meyers Editor Leonard Rosenman Original Music Composer Robert Alan Aurthur Screenplay Robert Alan Aurthur Story David Susskind Producer Anna Hill Johnstone Costume Design
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