Movie

Edge of the City

“Tense drama of frightened men!”

★ 7.2(60)19571h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Martin Ritt
Release date: 1957-01-04
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: David Susskind Productions

Edge of the City — trailer

About Edge of the City

Edge of the City is a 1957 movie in the Drama, Crime and Romance genres, directed by Martin Ritt, starring John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier and Jack Warden. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 60 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Edge of the City in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.

Cast

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

George Nordmann

Ruth White

Katherine Nordmann

William A. Lee

Davis

John Kellogg

Detective

David Clarke

Wallace

Estelle Hemsley

Mrs. Price

Themes & keywords

male friendshipmurderracism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Edge of the City in Russia?+

Edge of the City is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Russia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Edge of the City on Netflix?+

Edge of the City is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How long is Edge of the City?+

Edge of the City has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Edge of the City?+

Edge of the City stars John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire and Ruby Dee.

When did Edge of the City come out?+

Edge of the City is a 1957 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is Edge of the City?+

Edge of the City is Drama, Crime and Romance film.

Who directed Edge of the City?+

Edge of the City was directed by Martin Ritt.