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Edge of the City

1957 · 85 min

A tense, socially conscious drama that builds to a powerful emotional climax, anchored by strong performances and a sense of moral urgency.

Directed by
Martin Ritt
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Tagline
Tense drama of frightened men!
Overview
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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Directed by
Martin Ritt
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • friendship
  • race
  • corruption
  • justice
  • loyalty
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour3
Realism8
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama, crime, romance
Directed by
Martin Ritt
Written by
Robert Alan Aurthur
Starring
John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire, Ruby Dee, Val Avery, Robert F. Simon, Ruth White
Music
Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography
Joseph C. Brun
Runtime
85 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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