Tight Spot (1955)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Phil Karlson

Writers:

William Bowers (screenplay), Leonard Kantor (play)

Stars:

Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson, Brian Keith

Cast

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

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.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | gangster | sexual innuendo | shootout | based on play

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Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 July 1955 (France)

Also Known As:

Dead Pigeon

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

TV Salesman: Have you considered what you would look like if you were to go completely bald?
Mrs. Willoughby: What?

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Connections

Referenced in A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954)

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Soundtracks

"Forbidden Love"
(uncredited)
Heard on the radio

User Reviews

Co-starring Brian Keith as VINCE STRIKER!

From the play "Dead Pigeon" comes this overwrought confection with Ginger Rogers chewing the scenery as wisecracking jailbird sprung from the pokey by police so she can testify against ruthless mobster at a high-profile murder trial. Talky, slightly claustrophobic piece really needs Ginger's overacting to kick it into gear; she looks great in a short, ducktail bob, and manages to create real sparks with the actress portraying her selfish sister (it's the best scene in the movie). Brian Keith is appealing in his modest, aw-shucks way as troubled cop Vince Striker (great character name); Katherine Anderson also fine as a prison matron. So-so film benefits from star-appeal. **1/2 from ****