Drama ·Crime ·Thriller · United States of America · 1955 · 1h 37m

Tight Spot

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Director
Phil Karlson
Cast
Ginger Rogers as Sherry Conley Edward G. Robinson as Lloyd Hallett Brian Keith as Vince Striker Lucy Marlow as Prison Girl Lorne Greene as Benjamin Costain Katherine Anderson as Mrs. Willoughby
Crew
Burnett Guffey — Director of Photography Viola Lawrence — Editor George Duning — Original Music Composer William Bowers — Screenplay Lewis J. Rachmil — Producer
Tagline

SHE: "Is that blood?" HE: "I took two bullets through the chest, ma'am. Just routine."

Synopsis

A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.

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Mood & Themes
witnesstrialfilm noirdistrict attorney
Key Collaborators
Phil Karlson Director Burnett Guffey Director of Photography Viola Lawrence Editor George Duning Original Music Composer William Bowers Screenplay Lewis J. Rachmil Producer
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