The Case Against Brooklyn
“Is this cop for sale?”
Synopsis
A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.
Top Cast
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Darren McGavin
Pete Harris
Margaret Hayes
Lil Polombo nee Alexander
Warren Stevens
Rudi Franklin
Peggy McCay
Mrs. Jane Harris
Tol Avery
Dist. Atty. Michael W. Norris
Emile Meyer
Police Capt. T.W. Wills
Nestor Paiva
Finelli
Brian G. Hutton
Jess Johnson
Robert Osterloh
Det. Sgt. Bonney
Joe Turkel
Henchman Monte
Bobby Helms
Self - Vocalist
Thomas Browne Henry
Ralph Edmondson
Herb Vigran
Sergeant
Cheerio Meredith
Landlady
William Baskin
Arthur Berkeley
Robert Bice
Booth Colman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Gordon
- Original Title
- The Case Against Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Morningside Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Bernard Gordon, Ed Reid, Daniel B. Ullman
Fred Jackman Jr.
Edwin H. Bryant
Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Gordon
Screenplay
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Paul Wendkos
Director
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
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MNR
True Crime
Classic Movies Collection
Copy of TMDB public list 8294149 - Classic Movies Collection
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case Against Brooklyn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Case Against Brooklyn about?
A rookie cop takes on criminals who have the local government in their pocket.
Who directed The Case Against Brooklyn?
The Case Against Brooklyn was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in The Case Against Brooklyn?
The principal cast of The Case Against Brooklyn includes Darren McGavin, Margaret Hayes, Warren Stevens, Peggy McCay, Tol Avery.
When was The Case Against Brooklyn released and how long is it?
The Case Against Brooklyn was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is The Case Against Brooklyn based on a book or true story?
The Case Against Brooklyn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ed Reid".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case Against Brooklyn?
The Case Against Brooklyn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).