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The Captive City (1952)

91 min  -  Crime | Film-Noir | Drama  -   26 March 1952 (USA)
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A small town newspaperman's investigation into a local bookie operation turns up a web of organized crime.

Director:

Robert Wise

Writers:

Alvin M. Josephy (screenplay), Alvin M. Josephy (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Forsythe ...
Jim Austin
Joan Camden Joan Camden ...
Marge Austin
Harold J. Kennedy Harold J. Kennedy ...
Don Carey
Marjorie Crossland Marjorie Crossland ...
Mrs. Sirak
Victor Sutherland Victor Sutherland ...
Murray Sirak
Ray Teal Ray Teal ...
Chief Gillette
Martin Milner ...
Phil Harding
Geraldine Hall Geraldine Hall ...
Mrs. Nelson
Hal K. Dawson Hal K. Dawson ...
Clyde Nelson
Ian Wolfe Ian Wolfe ...
Rev. Nash
Gladys Hurlbut Gladys Hurlbut ...
Linda Purcy
Jess Kirkpatrick Jess Kirkpatrick ...
Anderson
Paul Newlan Paul Newlan ...
Krug
Frances Morris Frances Morris ...
Mrs. Harding
Paul Brinegar Paul Brinegar ...
Police Sergeant
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Storyline

A small town newspaperman's investigation into a local bookie operation turns up a web of organized crime.

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Taglines:

NO PUNCHES PULLED...NO TRUTHS UNTOLD! (original print ad - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Crime | Film-Noir | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

I polis ton paranomon See more »

Filming Locations:

Reno, Nevada, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aspen Productions (I) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

According to director Robert Wise, the movie was shot entirely in Reno, Nevada. They used the newspaper there, the City Hall, the street. Not one shot was filmed in the studio. IT was filmed in 22-23 days. See more »