
A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.
Directed by Robert Wise, The Captive City leans on a strong ensemble — John Forsythe, Joan Camden, Harold J. Kennedy — 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 1952.
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Three men case a small town very carefully, with plans to rob the bank on the upcoming Saturday, which turns violent and deadly.
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