Edge of the City(1957)
Tense drama of frightened men!
Edge of the City Synopsis
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.
Edge of the City (1957) is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, released on January 4, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden and Kathleen Maguire. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Ritt
- Writers:
- Robert Alan Aurthur, Robert Alan Aurthur
- Producers:
- David Susskind
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph C. Brun
- Composer:
- Leonard Rosenman
- Production:
- David Susskind Productions, Jonathan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Edge of the City (1957) Trailer
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Edge of the City Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cassavetes
as Axel Nordmann
Sidney Poitier
as Tommy Tyler
Jack Warden
as Charles Malik
Kathleen Maguire
as Ellen Wilson
Ruby Dee
as Lucy Tyler
Val Avery
as Brother
Robert F. Simon
as George Nordmann
Ruth White
as Katherine Nordmann
- William A. Lee
William A. Lee
as Davis
John Kellogg
as Detective
David Clarke
as Wallace
Estelle Hemsley
as Mrs. Price
Key crew
Directed by Martin Ritt, written by Robert Alan Aurthur and Robert Alan Aurthur, produced by David Susskind.
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Edge of the City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 62 ratings.
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Edge of the City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Edge of the City online?
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Edge of the City (1957) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Edge of the City?
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The main cast of Edge of the City (1957) includes John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire and Ruby Dee. The film was directed by Martin Ritt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Edge of the City released?
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Edge of the City was released on January 4, 1957 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Edge of the City worth watching?
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Edge of the City (1957) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Edge of the City?
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Yes. The official Edge of the City trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.