Pressure Point(1962)
The boiling point of two men who mutinied against the world and each other!
Pressure Point Synopsis
An African-American prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate with bigoted Nazi tendencies.
Pressure Point (1962) is a drama film directed by Hubert Cornfield, released on October 10, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Bobby Darin, Peter Falk and Carl Benton Reid. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Hubert Cornfield
- Writers:
- S. Lee Pogostin, Hubert Cornfield, Robert Lindner
- Producers:
- Stanley Kramer
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Ernest Gold
- Production:
- Stanley Kramer Productions
- Status:
- Released
Pressure Point (1962) Trailer
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Pressure Point Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pressure Point.
Classic Trailer
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"I Wanted To Help You"
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The Patient's Childhood
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The Psychiatrist Meets His New Patient
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Pressure Point Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Doctor
Bobby Darin
as Patient
Peter Falk
as Young Psychiatrist
Carl Benton Reid
as Chief Medical Officer
Mary Munday
as Bar Hostess
Howard Caine
as Tavern Owner
Gilbert Green
as Jewish Father
Barry Gordon
as Patient (as a boy)
Richard Bakalyan
as Jimmy
Lynn Loring
as Jewish Girl
- Anne Barton
Anne Barton
as Mother
James Anderson
as Father
Key crew
Directed by Hubert Cornfield, written by S. Lee Pogostin, Hubert Cornfield and Robert Lindner, produced by Stanley Kramer.
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Pressure Point Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 42 ratings.
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Pressure Point – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pressure Point online?
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Pressure Point (1962) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pressure Point?
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The main cast of Pressure Point (1962) includes Sidney Poitier, Bobby Darin, Peter Falk, Carl Benton Reid and Mary Munday. The film was directed by Hubert Cornfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pressure Point released?
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Pressure Point was released on October 10, 1962 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Pressure Point worth watching?
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Pressure Point (1962) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pressure Point?
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