Deadline - U.S.A.
“20th Century-Fox savagely turns the spotlight of truth on revenge killings that shocked a nation !”
Synopsis
New York City newspaper The Day is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the publisher's widow wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson's only hope is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster before the sale is finalized.
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Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-29
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Ed Hutcheson
Ethel Barrymore
Margaret Garrison
Kim Hunter
Nora Hutcheson
Ed Begley
Frank Allen
Warren Stevens
George Burrows
Paul Stewart
Harry Thompson
Martin Gabel
Tomas Rienzi
Joe De Santis
Herman Schmidt
Joyce Mackenzie
Katherine Garrison Geary
Audrey Christie
Mrs. Willebrandt
Fay Baker
Alice Garrison Courtney
Jim Backus
Jim Cleary
Parley Baer
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Bill Baldwin
Man Asking for Ed Hutcheson (uncredited)
Willis Bouchey
Henry (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
The Standard City Editor (uncredited)
Lawrence Dobkin
Larry Hansen (uncredited)
John Doucette
Hal (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
May 23, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Deadline - U.S.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks
Cyril J. Mockridge
Milton Krasner
William B. Murphy
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Brooks
Director
Richard Brooks
Writer
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
William B. Murphy
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadline - U.S.A.
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What is Deadline - U.S.A. about?
New York City newspaper The Day is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the publisher's widow wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson's only hope is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster before the sale is finalized.
Who directed Deadline - U.S.A.?
Deadline - U.S.A. was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Deadline - U.S.A.?
The principal cast of Deadline - U.S.A. includes Humphrey Bogart, Ethel Barrymore, Kim Hunter, Ed Begley, Warren Stevens.
When was Deadline - U.S.A. released and how long is it?
Deadline - U.S.A. was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Deadline - U.S.A. make at the box office?
Deadline - U.S.A. grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Deadline - U.S.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadline - U.S.A. was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadline - U.S.A.?
Deadline - U.S.A. holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).