Edge of the City
“Tense drama of frightened men!”
Synopsis
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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Edge of the City - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-27
Top Cast
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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
Brother
Robert F. Simon
George Nordmann
Ruth White
Katherine Nordmann
William A. Lee
Davis
John Kellogg
Detective
David Clarke
Wallace
Estelle Hemsley
Mrs. Price
Roy Glenn
Stevedore (uncredited)
Ralph Bell
Night Boss (uncredited)
Mike Dana
Detective (uncredited)
Charles Jordan
Old Stevedore (uncredited)
Mike O'Dowd
Malick's Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Edge of the City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- David Susskind Productions, Jonathan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Robert Alan Aurthur
Leonard Rosenman
Joseph C. Brun
Sidney Meyers
David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Martin Ritt
Director
Robert Alan Aurthur
Screenplay
David Susskind
Producer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Joseph C. Brun
Director of Photography
Sidney Meyers
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edge of the City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Edge of the City?
Edge of the City was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Edge of the City?
The principal cast of Edge of the City includes John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire, Ruby Dee.
When was Edge of the City released and how long is it?
Edge of the City was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Edge of the City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edge of the City was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edge of the City?
Edge of the City holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).