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No Way Out (1950)

 -  Drama | Film-Noir  -  16 August 1950 (USA)
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A black doctor is assigned to treat two racist White, robbery suspects who are brothers, and when one dies, it causes tension that could start a race riot.

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Ray Biddle
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Edie Johnson - Mrs. John Biddle
Stephen McNally ...
Dr. Dan Wharton
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Dr. Luther Brooks
Mildred Joanne Smith ...
Cora Brooks
Harry Bellaver ...
George Biddle
Stanley Ridges ...
Dr. Sam Moreland
Dots Johnson ...
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The Biddle brothers, shot while robbing a gas station, are taken to the prison ward of the County Hospital; Ray Biddle, a rabid racist, wants no treatment from black resident Dr. Luther Brooks. When brother John dies while Luther tries to save him, Ray is certain it's murder and becomes obsessed with vengeance. But there are black racists around too, and the situation slides rapidly toward violence. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

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16 August 1950 (USA)  »

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Der Haß ist blind  »

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In 1949, William Lundigan was rumored to be cast. See more »

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Dr. Dan Wharton: We wanted to examine your ex-husband's body. To make sure he died from the causes we think he did. We're not permitted to without permission of the family.
Edie Johnson - Mrs. John Biddle: Well, what about Johnny's brothers?
Dr. Dan Wharton: They won't allow it.
Edie Johnson - Mrs. John Biddle: For cash they will.
Dr. Dan Wharton: I'm afraid not.
Edie Johnson - Mrs. John Biddle: For two bits they'd sell his eyeballs.
Dr. Dan Wharton: You're fond of them, I can see that.
Edie Johnson - Mrs. John Biddle: They're lovable.
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The 20th Century Fox logo appears without its familiar fanfare. Instead, the film's music theme begins when the logo is displayed. See more »

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"In a Sentimental Mood"
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Music by Duke Ellington
Lyrics by Mann Curtis
Performed by Eddie Miller
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Tense Racial Drama
2 November 1998 | by (Bloomington, IN) – See all my reviews

Although "No Way Out" looks a little dated in comparison to more recent racial dramas, such as "Mississippi Burning," "No Way Out" is still a very tense DRAMA. Poitier (in his first film role) gives a truly break-out performance, but it's Widmark who really steals the show. The riot scenes are beautifully choreographed, lending serious mood to the action.


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