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Portland Exposé

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Jeanne Carmen and Carolyn Craig in Portland Exposé (1957)
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A tavern owner in mid-century Portland, Oregon finds the safety of himself and his family threatened when he becomes involved in a war between labor unions and a violent local crime syndicat... Read allA tavern owner in mid-century Portland, Oregon finds the safety of himself and his family threatened when he becomes involved in a war between labor unions and a violent local crime syndicate.A tavern owner in mid-century Portland, Oregon finds the safety of himself and his family threatened when he becomes involved in a war between labor unions and a violent local crime syndicate.

  • Director
    • Harold D. Schuster
  • Writer
    • Jack DeWitt
  • Stars
    • Edward Binns
    • Carolyn Craig
    • Virginia Gregg
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    239
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harold D. Schuster
    • Writer
      • Jack DeWitt
    • Stars
      • Edward Binns
      • Carolyn Craig
      • Virginia Gregg
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Edward Binns and Jeanne Carmen in Portland Exposé (1957)
    Carolyn Craig and Frank Gorshin in Portland Exposé (1957)
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    Edward Binns and Russ Conway in Portland Exposé (1957)
    Jeanne Carmen in Portland Exposé (1957)
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    Jeanne Carmen and Carolyn Craig in Portland Exposé (1957)
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    Edward Binns
    Edward Binns
    • George Madison
    Carolyn Craig
    Carolyn Craig
    • Ruth Madison
    Virginia Gregg
    Virginia Gregg
    • Clara Madison
    Russ Conway
    Russ Conway
    • Phil Jackman
    Lawrence Dobkin
    Lawrence Dobkin
    • Garnell
    • (as Larry Dobkin)
    Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin
    • Joe
    Joseph Marr
    • Larry
    • (as Joe Marr)
    Rusty Lane
    Rusty Lane
    • Tom Carmody
    Richard Bellis
    Richard Bellis
    • Jimmy Madison
    • (as Dickie Bellis)
    Lea Penman
    Lea Penman
    • Annie Stoneway
    Jeanne Carmen
    Jeanne Carmen
    • Iris
    John Alban
    • Tavern Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Albert Cavens
    Albert Cavens
    • Tavern Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Beulah Christian
    • Tavern Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Francis De Sales
    Francis De Sales
    • Alfred Grey
    • (uncredited)
    Kort Falkenberg
    • Speed Bromley
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Farrar
    Stanley Farrar
    • Spud Lennox
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Flynn
    Joe Flynn
    • Ted Carl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harold D. Schuster
    • Writer
      • Jack DeWitt(original screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Final film of Lea Penman.
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    6/10
    Familiar stuff, though presented in a gritty fashion
    This film begins with a rather unnecessary and stuffy prologue. Fortunately, despite this weak introduction, the film turns out to be a very, very tough film indeed--with thugs who are child molesters or threaten to throw acid in people's faces. This is NOT your typical 1950s Film Noir movie, but a hard as nails look at organized crime in a rather unexpected locale--Portland, Oregon.

    You'll probably notice Virginia Gregg in the female lead. She was seen in 1001 "Dragnet" episodes. Edward Binns, a fine character actor whose name you probably won't recognize plays Gregg's husband--a man who is being forced by the local mob to play ball. Frank Gorshin, in a small but memorable role, plays the rapist who is so vile even the gang is disgusted by him.

    As for the plot, it's a very familiar one--having been seen in such earlier films as LOAN SHARK and APPOINTMENT WITH DANGER. An honest guy is sick of the mob, so he agrees to join them in order to get evidence to prosecute them. In this case, Binns pretends to be a rather worldly and not too honest man who is interested in moving up in the organization. However, despite being familiar, the film is handled well and is more than just another time-passer.
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    • Release date
      • August 11, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Terror in Portland City
    • Filming locations
      • Bonneville Dam, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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