Close-Up
“Thrill-a-minute close-up of MURDER!”
Synopsis
A photographer accidentally photographs a Nazi war criminal on the streets of New York and becomes a target for reprisals and murder.
Top Cast
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Alan Baxter
Phil Sparr
Virginia Gilmore
Peggy Lake
Richard Kollmar
Martin Beaumont
Loring Smith
Harry Avery
Phillip Huston
Joseph Gibbons
Joey Faye
Roger
Russell Collins
Beck
Michael Wyler
Fredericks
Sid Melton
Stanislaus Kranobowsky (cabbie)
Wendell K. Phillips
Harold (as Wendell Phillips)
Erin Selwyn
Bessie, Receptionist (as Erin O'Kelly)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Donohue
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bright
- Original Score
- Jerome Moross
- Original Title
- Close-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Eagle-Lion Films, Harry Brandt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Donohue
John Bright
Jerome Moross
William Miller
Robert Klager
Frank Satenstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Donohue
Director
Frank Satenstein
Producer
Jerome Moross
Original Music Composer
Robert Klager
Editor
William Miller
Director of Photography
John Bright
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Close-Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Close-Up about?
A photographer accidentally photographs a Nazi war criminal on the streets of New York and becomes a target for reprisals and murder.
Who directed Close-Up?
Close-Up was directed by Jack Donohue.
Who stars in Close-Up?
The principal cast of Close-Up includes Alan Baxter, Virginia Gilmore, Richard Kollmar, Loring Smith, Phillip Huston.
When was Close-Up released and how long is it?
Close-Up was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Close-Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Close-Up was composed by Jerome Moross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Close-Up?
Close-Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).