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Tense drama of frightened men!

Edge of the City

7.21957 · 1h 25m · EN

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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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John Cassavetes

Axel Nordmann

Sidney Poitier

Tommy Tyler

Jack Warden

Charles Malik

Kathleen Maguire

Ellen Wilson

Ruby Dee

Lucy Tyler

Val Avery

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Robert F. Simon

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Director: Martin Ritt
Status: Released
Audience votes: 62

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