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Edge of the City

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 25m
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7.2/10
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"Edge of the City" (Saul Bass Poster) 1957 MGM
The growing friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repellent punk.
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The budding friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repugnant co-worker.The budding friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repugnant co-worker.The budding friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repugnant co-worker.

  • Director
    • Martin Ritt
  • Writer
    • Robert Alan Aurthur
  • Stars
    • John Cassavetes
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Jack Warden
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Ritt
    • Writer
      • Robert Alan Aurthur
    • Stars
      • John Cassavetes
      • Sidney Poitier
      • Jack Warden
    • 48User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    John Cassavetes
    John Cassavetes
    • Axel Nordmann
    Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier
    • Tommy Tyler
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Charlie Malick
    Kathleen Maguire
    Kathleen Maguire
    • Ellen Wilson
    Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee
    • Lucy Tyler
    Val Avery
    Val Avery
    • Brother
    Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. Simon
    • George Nordmann
    • (as Robert Simon)
    Ruth White
    Ruth White
    • Katherine Nordmann
    William A. Lee
    • Davis
    John Kellogg
    John Kellogg
    • Detective
    David Clarke
    David Clarke
    • Wallace
    • (as David Clark)
    Estelle Hemsley
    Estelle Hemsley
    • Mrs. Price
    Ralph Bell
    • Night Boss
    • (uncredited)
    Mike Dana
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Glenn
    Roy Glenn
    • Stevedore
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Jordan
    • Old Stevedore
    • (uncredited)
    Mike O'Dowd
    • Malick's Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Martin Ritt
    • Writer
      • Robert Alan Aurthur
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Written specifically for Sidney Poitier.
    • Goofs
      When Axel is fighting Charlie and they end up on the tracks near the end of the rail car, Axel picks up a hunk of pipe that bends while he is swinging it. Charlie then hits him a couple of times in the gut. When Axel falls on the ground, it is obvious he has padding under his jacket (to absorb the blows) which disappears in the next shot.
    • Quotes

      Axel Nordmann: Excuse me, a-are you in charge here?

      Night Boss: Yeah.

      Axel Nordmann: I-I'm looking for a guy named Charlie Malick.

      Night Boss: He ain't here. He works the day shift.

      Axel Nordmann: Excuse me.

      Night Boss: Yeah.

      Axel Nordmann: The thing is-a, I'm looking for work.

      Night Boss: Nothin' I can do for ya kid, you'll have to come back in the mornin'.

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Afro Promo (1997)

    User reviews48

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    Brings back old times

    Back in 1957, I was 21 at the time, and working in a similar enviorment, with trucks in front for loading and unloading, and freight cars in rear also. All that seemed right on. Yes, some guys/bosses can be nasty. Plus I also had a good buddy who was a driver/laborer. He also was black. I'm white. One of the best friends I ever had. We got along the same way as Poitier/Cassavetes.
    • ringo-37
    • Aug 3, 2002
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    • Release date
      • January 4, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Na ivici grada
    • Filming locations
      • Harlem, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • David Susskind Productions
      • Jonathan Productions
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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