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Release Year1957
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime, Romance
Votes61
DirectorMartin Ritt
WritersRobert Alan Aurthur
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEdge of the City
About Edge of the City
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.
Directed by Martin Ritt, Edge of the City leans on a strong ensemble — John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden — 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 drama titles of 1957.
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