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Where the Sidewalk Ends

1950 · 95 min

A tense, shadowy descent into guilt and cover-up, where every choice tightens the screw.

Directed by
Otto Preminger
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Tagline
Only a woman's heart could reach out for such a man!
Overview
A police detective's violent nature keeps him from being a good cop.
How it feels
Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Guilt, corruption, obsession, love
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Otto Preminger
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance5
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
crime, drama, thriller
Directed by
Otto Preminger
Written by
Ben Hecht
Starring
Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Bert Freed, Gary Merrill, Karl Malden, Tom Tully, Ruth Donnelly, Craig Stevens
Music
Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography
Joseph LaShelle
Runtime
95 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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