Movie

The Narrow Margin

“A Fortune If They Seal Her Lips!...A Bullet If They Fail!”

★ 7.3(167)19521h 12m

The Narrow Margin is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard Fleischer
Release date: 1952-05-03
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

The Narrow Margin — trailer

About The Narrow Margin

The Narrow Margin is a 1952 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor and Jacqueline White. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 167 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Narrow Margin in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Cast

Charles McGraw

Det. Sgt. Walter Brown

Marie Windsor

Mrs. Frankie Neall

Jacqueline White

Ann Sinclair

Gordon Gebert

Tommy Sinclair

Queenie Leonard

Mrs. Troll

David Clarke

Joseph Kemp

Peter Virgo

Densel

Don Beddoe

Det. Sgt. Gus Forbes

Paul Maxey

Sam Jennings

Harry Harvey

Train Conductor

Peter Brocco

Vincent Yost (uncredited)

George Chandler

Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Narrow Margin in United States?+

In United States, The Narrow Margin is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Narrow Margin on Netflix?+

The Narrow Margin is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Narrow Margin?+

The Narrow Margin has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in The Narrow Margin?+

The Narrow Margin stars Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White, Gordon Gebert and Queenie Leonard.

When did The Narrow Margin come out?+

The Narrow Margin is a 1952 movie directed by Richard Fleischer.

What genre is The Narrow Margin?+

The Narrow Margin is Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Narrow Margin?+

The Narrow Margin was directed by Richard Fleischer.