Tragedy in a Temporary Town
Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old girl Dotty Fisher is assaulted at a construction camp. In the wake of this incident, the construction workers form a vigilante group led by the hot-headed Frank Doran in order to find the person responsible for the attack. After the group erroneously assume that innocent Puerto Rican Raphael Infante is guilty of the crime, only one lone man named Alec Beggs dares to stand up to the angry mob.
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Lloyd Bridges
Alec Beggs
Jack Warden
Frank Doran
Rafael Campos
Raphael Infante
Robert Emhardt
Matt Fisher
Vivian Nathan
Grace Beggs
Betty Lou Keim
Dotty Fisher
Clifford Tatum Jr.
Buddy Beggs
Will Kuluva
Julio Infante
Edward Binns
Anderson
Robert Dryden
Sankey
Peter Gumeny
Reynolds
Donald Harron
Mickey Doran
Milton Selzer
Pike
Jane White
Dolores Infante
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose
- Original Title
- Tragedy in a Temporary Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Showcase Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Reginald Rose
Herbert Brodkin
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brodkin
Producer
Sidney Lumet
Director
Reginald Rose
Writer
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What is Tragedy in a Temporary Town about?
Fifteen-year-old girl Dotty Fisher is assaulted at a construction camp. In the wake of this incident, the construction workers form a vigilante group led by the hot-headed Frank Doran in order to find the person responsible for the attack. After the group erroneously assume that innocent Puerto Rican Raphael Infante is guilty of the crime, only one lone man named Alec Beggs dares to stand up to the angry mob.
Who directed Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
Tragedy in a Temporary Town was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
The principal cast of Tragedy in a Temporary Town includes Lloyd Bridges, Jack Warden, Rafael Campos, Robert Emhardt, Vivian Nathan.
When was Tragedy in a Temporary Town released and how long is it?
Tragedy in a Temporary Town was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 56m.