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Cast
John Garfield
as Joseph Enrico 'Joe' Lorenzo
Brenda Marshall
as Laurie Romayne
Marjorie Rambeau
as Mama Teresa Lorenzo
George Tobias
as Tony Scaduto
William Lundigan
as Nicholas Antonio 'Nick' Lorenzo
Moroni Olsen
as Judge R.D. Davis
Douglas Fowley
as Cy Turner
Jack La Rue
as Frank 'Frisco' Scarfi
Jack Carr
as 'No Neck' Griswold
Paul Guilfoyle
as Balmy
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes8
DirectorAlfred E. Green
WritersAlfred E. Green
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEast of the River
About East of the River
Two troublesome boys grow into very different men, one becoming a hoodlum and the other embracing college but both are in-love with the same girl.
Directed by Alfred E. Green, East of the River leans on a strong ensemble — John Garfield, Brenda Marshall, Marjorie Rambeau — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1940.
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