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Edge of the City (1957)
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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. 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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| Jack Warden | ... |
Charles Malik
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Kathleen Maguire | ... |
Ellen Wilson
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| Ruby Dee | ... |
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. Nordmann
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William A. Lee | ... |
Davis
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John Kellogg | ... |
Detective
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| David Clarke | ... |
Wallace
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Estelle Hemsley | ... |
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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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
A Man Is Ten Feet Tall 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:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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