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Tight Spot (1955)

Approved | | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir | 15 July 1955 (France)
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A female inmate is whisked out of prison and into a police guarded hotel until the district attorney can convince her to testify against the mob in the upcoming trial.

Director:

Phil Karlson

Writers:

William Bowers (screenplay), Leonard Kantor (play) (as Lenard Kantor)

Stars:

Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson, Brian Keith | See full cast & crew »
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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 Katherine Anderson ... Mrs. Willoughby
Allen Nourse Allen Nourse ... Marvin Rickles
Peter Leeds Peter Leeds ... Fred Packer
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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witness | women's prison | police protection | district attorney | based on play | See All (25) »

Taglines:

THE WORD IS OUT! THE WORD IS "GREAT"! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller

Certificate:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 July 1955 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

Dead Pigeon See more »

Filming Locations:

Manhattan Municipal Building - 1 Centre Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

In reality, a witness in a federal court trial would be under the protection of the U.S. Marshals service. See more »

Quotes

Sherry Conley: No, I don't want to talk to the manager. I want to talk to the man that cooks those tastefully gay dinners.
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Referenced in A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) See more »

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The Girl from Cactus Valley
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Performed by Doye O'Dell and his band during the telethon
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"There's Never Been a Gal Like Sal From Texas Valley!"
24 August 2001 | by the_old_roman – See all my reviews

Tight police drama with D.A. Edward G. Robinson trying to protect witness Ginger Rogers from the clutches of evil crime lord Lorne Greene. Rogers and Robinson are both marvelously vulnerable beneath their complementary tough exteriors. The direction is tense throughout. The film makes excellent use of its claustrophobic environs. Brian Keith is also very good as a tough cop.
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