Edge of the City (1957)

1957 · 85 min · Drama, Crime, Romance

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.

Directed by Martin Ritt. Starring John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire and Ruby Dee.

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