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The Turning Point (1952)

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Release Date: Nov 15, 1952 Wide

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Edmond O'Brien stars as an idealistic state's attorney assigned to crack down on a crime syndicate. This proves more dangerous than first suspected, since the syndicate has a number of city officials in its pocket--including the father of one of the investigating committee's chairpersons. William Holden is the crusading newspaperman who attempts to help O'Brien, but even his efforts are compromised by deeply entrenched political corruption. The climax is staged at a crowded boxing arena, where

Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: William Dieterle

In Theaters: Nov 15, 1952 Wide

Cast

William Holden
Jerry McKibbon
Edmond O'Brien
John Conroy
Alexis Smith
Amanda Waycross
Tom Tully
Matt Conroy
Ed Begley Sr.
Eichelberger
Danny Dayton
Roy Ackerman
Ray Teal
Clint
Adele Longmire
Carmelina
Ted de Corsia
Harrigan
Howard Freeman
Fogel
Neville Brand
Red
Jay Adler
Sammy
Judith Ames
Girl
Tony Barr
Garcia
Whit Bissell
Buck
Russ Conway
Reporter
George Ford
Policeman
Diane Garrett
Woman
Grace Hayle
Mrs. Martin
Harry Hines
Gas man
Soledad Jiminez
Mrs. Manzinates
Russell Johnson
Herman
Carolyn Jones
Woman
Joel Marston
Reporter
Ralph Montgomery
Driver
Mary Murphy
Secretary
Lee Phelps
Policeman
Don Porter
Joe Silbray
Robert Rockwell
Reporter
Franz Roehn
Cashier
Ralph Sanford
Harry
Jamesson Shade
Staff Member
Charles Sherlock
Policeman
Chalky Williams
Policeman
Peter Baldwin
Boy
John Maxwell
Ed
Tom Moore
Drugstore Owner
Hazel Boyne
Woman
Leonard George
Lefty
Jerry James
Man
Jean Ransome
Maid
Leonard Bremen
Doc
Charles Campbell
Cameraman
Albin Robeling
Waiter
Buddy Sullivan

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A hard-boiled entertaining crime story that is skeptical if idealistic politicians alone can clean up the dirt in a big city.

August 28, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Solid crime drama with a better than usual part for Alexis Smith and good performances from the entire cast. Strong direction moves this along at an involving pace.

November 9, 2010

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