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Edge of the City

1957 · 85 min · Director: Martin Ritt

Edge of the City (1957) is a crime drama, directed by Martin Ritt. It stars John Cassavetes and Sidney Poitier. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What Edge of the City Is About

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.

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What is Edge of the City about?

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.

Where can I watch Edge of the City?

Edge of the City is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Edge of the City?

Edge of the City runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).

When did Edge of the City come out?

Edge of the City was released in 1957.

Who directed Edge of the City?

Edge of the City was directed by Martin Ritt.

Who stars in Edge of the City?

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

What is Edge of the City's rating?

Edge of the City holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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