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Tight Spot (1955)

APPROVED 97 min  -  Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller  -   15 July 1955 (France)
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Sherry Conley, a street tough and cynical woman with an unhappy family background, is taken from prison to a hotel... See full summary »

Director:

Phil Karlson

Writers:

William Bowers (screenplay), Leonard Kantor (play)

Stars:

Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson and Brian Keith
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ginger Rogers ...
Sherry Conley
Edward G. Robinson ...
Lloyd Hallett
Brian Keith ...
Vince Striker
Lucy Marlow Lucy Marlow ...
Prison Girl
Lorne Greene ...
Benjamin Costain
Katherine Anderson Katherine Anderson ...
Mrs. Willoughby
Allen Nourse Allen Nourse ...
Marvin Rickles
Peter Leeds Peter Leeds ...
Fred Packer
Doye O'Dell Doye O'Dell ...
Mississippi Mac
Eve McVeagh Eve McVeagh ...
Clara Moran
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Storyline

Sherry Conley, a street tough and cynical woman with an unhappy family background, is taken from prison to a hotel, where the DA tries to convince her to testify against a mobster. Sherry is reluctant because the last witness was murdered before he made it to the stand, and why should she stick her neck out? At the hotel, several attempts are made on her life, and she falls for Vince, the policemen guarding her. Written by John Oswalt <jao@jao.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Gangster | Sexual Innuendo | Shootout | Based On Play

Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

In die Enge getrieben See more »

Filming Locations:

Staten Island Ferry, New York Harbor, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Sherry Conley: I hope you don't object to a person lookin' out their own window?
Vince Striker: You'll know right away if I object to anything.
Sherry Conley: What do you do? Light up?
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Referenced in A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) See more »

Soundtracks

"Give My Shoes to Cousin Helen"
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Performed by Doye O'Dell and his band during the telethon See more »