

Tight Spot
1955-03-19 · 97 min · ★ 6.6
A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her.
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- Directors
- Phil Karlson
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ginger RogersSherry Conley
Edward G. RobinsonLloyd Hallett
Brian KeithVince Striker
Lucy MarlowPrison Girl
Lorne GreeneBenjamin Costain
Katherine AndersonMrs. Willoughby
Allen NourseMarvin Rickles
Peter LeedsFred Packer
Doye O'DellMississippi Mac
Eve McVeaghClara Moran
Helen WallaceWarden (uncredited)
Frank GerstleJim Hornsby (uncredited)
Kathryn GrantGirl Honeymooner (uncredited)
Joseph HamiltonJudge (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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