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Edge of the City

1957Movie1 h 25 minNR

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A relentlessly bleak, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Tense drama of frightened men!

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.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Realism
  • Urban Alienation
  • Social Critique
  • Existential Dread
  • Hard-Boiled Dialogue
  • Psychological Tension
  • Mid-Century American Decay
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Cinematic Grit
  • Character Study

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Martin Ritt
Written by
Robert Alan Aurthur
Produced by
David Susskind
Music by
Leonard Rosenman

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Facts

January 4, 1957 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
January 4, 1957
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, The Un-Favorite, In the Back +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • The Un-Favorite
  • In the Back
  • Fake-Out Opening
  • Conscience Makes You Go Back
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Died in Your Arms Tonight
  • Blackmail
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Quitting to Get Married
  • The Bully
  • Politically Incorrect Villain

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Edge of the City?"

Questions about Edge of the City

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Where can I stream Edge of the City?

PhiloTCM

In the United States, Edge of the City streams on Philo and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Edge of the City worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Edge of the City good for date night?

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Not really: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Edge of the City plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.