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The Captive City (1952)

Directed by Robert Wise

Crime | Film Noir | Drama

Overview

A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.

Length 91 minutes

Actors

John Forsythe | Joan Camden | Harold J. Kennedy | Marjorie Crossland | Victor Sutherland | Ray Teal | Martin Milner | Geraldine Hall | Hal K. Dawson | Ian Wolfe | Gladys Hurlbut | Jess Kirkpatrick | Paul Newlan | Frances Morris | Patricia Goldwater | Robert Gorell | Glenn Judd | Paul Brinegar | William C. Miller

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
06/11/2012TVStreamingVideo on Demand7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

A really well done film noir, with a thrilling opening scene that draws you right into the story. The print on Netflix Instant was surprisingly excellent, with fine grain and contrast.

John Forsythe and Joan Camden do a great job as married couple Jim and Marge Austin. Camden brings an elegant beauty to her role that’s rarely seen in these sorts of films.

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