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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
Nestor Paiva
as Finelli
Brian G. Hutton
as Jess Johnson
Robert Osterloh
as Det. Sgt. Bonney
Joe Turkel
as Henchman Monte
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1958
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes14
DirectorPaul Wendkos
WritersBernard Gordon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Case Against Brooklyn
About The Case Against Brooklyn
A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.
Directed by Paul Wendkos, The Case Against Brooklyn leans on a strong ensemble — Darren McGavin, Margaret Hayes, Warren Stevens — 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 1958.
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