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Call Northside 777

1948-02-13 · 111 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama

In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.

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Directors
Henry Hathaway
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James StewartJames StewartP.J. 'Jim' McNeal
Richard ConteRichard ConteFrank W. Wiecek
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbBrian Kelly
Helen WalkerHelen WalkerLaura McNeal
Betty GardeBetty GardeWanda Skutnik
Kasia OrzazewskiKasia OrzazewskiTillie Wiecek
Joanne De BerghJoanne De BerghHelen Wiecek
Howard SmithHoward SmithK.L. Palmer
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenParole Board Chairman
John McIntireJohn McIntireSam Faxon
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyMartin J. Burns
Robert AdlerRobert AdlerTaxicab Driver (uncredited)
Truman BradleyTruman BradleyNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Michael ChapinMichael ChapinFrank Wiecek Jr. (uncredited)
Jimmy DimeJimmy DimePoker Player (uncredited)
Rex DowningRex DowningCopy Boy (uncredited)
Ben ErwayPhoto Lab Technician (uncredited)
Helen FosterHelen FosterSecretary (uncredited)
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleGovernor's Aide Robert Winston (uncredited)
Percy HeltonPercy HeltonMailman William Decker (uncredited)

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