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Edge of the City (1957) 7.0
Two New York City longshoremen Axel Nordmann, an Army deserter and Tommy Tyler, an easy-going freight car loader whose growing friendship is threatened by Charles Malik, a notably repellent punk. Director:Martin Ritt |
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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards.
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Axel Nordmann
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| Sidney Poitier | ... |
Tommy Tyler
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Charles Malik
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Kathleen Maguire | ... |
Ellen Wilson
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Lucy Tyler
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| Val Avery | ... |
Brother
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Robert F. Simon | ... |
Mr. George Nordmann
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| Ruth White | ... |
Mrs. Katherine Nordmann
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William A. Lee | ... |
Davis
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John Kellogg | ... |
Detective
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Wallace
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Estelle Hemsley | ... |
Mrs. Price - Lucy's Mother
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Two New York City longshoremen Axel Nordmann, an Army deserter and Tommy Tyler, an easy-going freight car loader whose growing friendship is threatened by Charles Malik, a notably repellent punk.
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Tense drama of frightened men!Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 August 1957 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Ein Mann besiegt die Angst See more »Company Credits
Production Co:
David Susskind Productions, Jonathan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Perspecta Stereo (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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I cry at a lot of movies. Call me sentimental. Call me one of those viewers who always likes to see a happy ending. This movie, though it has a sad ending, was great! Of all of the actors that I would love to have lunch with, it would be Sidney Poitier. His acting, along with John Cassavetes and Jack Warden (of 12 Angry Men fame)is stellar. His character, who befriends a man on the run (Cassavetes) and helps him out in every way possible is incredible.
This is another one of those forgotten noirs made during the end of the noirish era. It is well done, has a superb cast, extremely talented acting, and great cinematography. It is a film worth watching over and over again. I highly recommend this one! This is just another truly great film done by Mr. Poitier and should be sold on DVD. Even though I cried, kudos to such great art!