Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1958 · 1h 22m

The Case Against Brooklyn

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Director

Cast

Darren McGavin as Pete Harris Margaret Hayes as Lil Polombo nee Alexander Warren Stevens as Rudi Franklin Peggy McCay as Mrs. Jane Harris Tol Avery as Dist. Atty. Michael W. Norris Emile Meyer as Police Capt. T.W. Wills

Crew

Fred Jackman Jr. — Director of Photography Edwin H. Bryant — Editor Bernard Gordon — Screenplay Ed Reid — Novel Charles H. Schneer — Producer

Tagline

Is this cop for sale?

Synopsis

A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.

Mood & Themes

film noir rookie cop

Key Collaborators

Paul Wendkos Director Fred Jackman Jr. Director of Photography Edwin H. Bryant Editor Bernard Gordon Screenplay Ed Reid Novel Charles H. Schneer Producer

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