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7.0/10   824 votes
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Release Date:
2 August 1957 (West Germany) more
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Tense drama of frightened men!
Plot:
Two New York City longshoremen Axel Nordmann (John Cassavetes), an Army deserter and Tommy Tyler (Sidney Poitier)... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. more
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(2 articles)
[DVD Review] Sidney Poitier Collection
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[DVD Review] Sidney Poitier Collection
 (From JustPressPlay. 2 February 2009, 9:30 PM, PST)

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excellent movie with formidable performances more (22 total)
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Cast

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John Cassavetes ... Axel Nordmann

Sidney Poitier ... Tommy Tyler

Jack Warden ... Charles Malik
Kathleen Maguire ... Ellen Wilson
Ruby Dee ... Lucy Tyler

Val Avery ... Brother
Robert F. Simon ... Mr. George Nordmann (as Robert Simon)
Ruth White ... Mrs. Nordmann
William A. Lee ... Davis
John Kellogg ... Detective

David Clarke ... Wallace (as David Clark)
Estelle Hemsley ... Lucy's Mother
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Also Known As:
A Man Is Ten Feet Tall (UK)
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Runtime:
85 min
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Sound Mix:
Perspecta Stereo (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Finland:K-16 | USA:Approved (certificate #18313) | Sweden:15
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Edited into Afro Promo (1997) more

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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
excellent movie with formidable performances, 28 January 2006
9/10
Author: kaehnea from United Kingdom

This is an excellent movie that tackles the issue of racism in a delicate and balanced way. Great performances all round but absolutely outstanding acting by Sidney Poitier.

He makes this movie breathe and alive. His portrayal of a guy who struggles against discrimination and violence is simply mind blowing. His acting is forceful and delicate and subtle at the same time. Truly worthy of an Oscar, Poitier had to wait (because of his skin colour) for many more years before the sheer brilliance of his acting was recognised by the Academy.

Cassavetes turns in a great performance too, withdrawn, troubled and realistic as it has become his hallmark. He and Poitier contrast inimitably the forces of cowardice, courage and human transformation through friendship.

The movie is enjoyable and at the same time deeply haunting in its portrayal of racism in the US. The irony is that it somehow mirrors the realities under which Poitier had to work.

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