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The Captive City
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The Captive City

1952-03-26 · 91 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Crime

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

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Directors
Robert Wise
Production companies
United Artists, Aspen Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John ForsytheJohn ForsytheJames "Jim" C. Austin
Joan CamdenJoan CamdenMarge Austin
Harold J. KennedyDon Carey
Marjorie CrosslandMrs. Margaret Sirak
Victor SutherlandVictor SutherlandMurray Sirak
Ray TealRay TealChief Gillette
Martin MilnerMartin MilnerPhil Harding
Geraldine HallMrs. Nelson
Hal K. DawsonHal K. DawsonClyde Nelson
Ian WolfeIan WolfeRev. Nash
Gladys HurlbutGladys HurlbutLinda Purcy
Jess KirkpatrickAnderson
Paul NewlanPaul NewlanKrug
Frances MorrisFrances MorrisMrs. Harding
Paul BrinegarPaul BrinegarPolice Sergeant
Patricia GoldwaterSally Carey
Robert GorellJoe Berg
Glenn JuddCoverly
William C. MillerCoroner
Estes KefauverSelf (uncredited)

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