Call Northside 777
“It couldn't happen... but it did!”
Synopsis
In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
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Top Cast
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James Stewart
P.J. 'Jim' McNeal
Richard Conte
Frank W. Wiecek
Lee J. Cobb
Brian Kelly
Helen Walker
Laura McNeal
Betty Garde
Wanda Skutnik
Kasia Orzazewski
Tillie Wiecek
Joanne De Bergh
Helen Wiecek
Howard Smith
K.L. Palmer
Moroni Olsen
Parole Board Chairman
John McIntire
Sam Faxon
Paul Harvey
Martin J. Burns
Robert Adler
Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Truman Bradley
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Michael Chapin
Frank Wiecek Jr. (uncredited)
Jimmy Dime
Poker Player (uncredited)
Rex Downing
Copy Boy (uncredited)
Ben Erway
Photo Lab Technician (uncredited)
Helen Foster
Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady, Jay Dratler
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Call Northside 777
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Jerome Cady, Jay Dratler, Leonard Hoffman, Quentin Reynolds, Jack McPhaul
Alfred Newman
Joseph MacDonald
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Otto Lang, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Jerome Cady
Screenplay
Jay Dratler
Screenplay
Otto Lang
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call Northside 777
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What is Call Northside 777 about?
In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
Who directed Call Northside 777?
Call Northside 777 was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Call Northside 777?
The principal cast of Call Northside 777 includes James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, Helen Walker, Betty Garde.
When was Call Northside 777 released and how long is it?
Call Northside 777 was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Call Northside 777?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call Northside 777 was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call Northside 777?
Call Northside 777 holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).