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In this documentary-inspired thriller, P.J. McNeal (James Stewart) is a reporter who is asked by his editor to look into a potential story: their newspaper has been carrying an ad offering a substantial reward for information regarding the murder of a policeman that occurred eleven years ago. It turns out the ad was placed by a cleaning woman named Tillie Wiecek (Kasia Orzazewski); her son Frank (Richard Conte) was convicted of the crime, but she is thoroughly convinced her son had nothing to do
Feb 1, 1948 Wide
Mar 15, 2005
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In short, there is nothing in this picture except a whopping shortcut towards the end -- and a few false parochialisms -- to keep it from banging the bell.
Solidly crafted change of pace for Stewart.
one of the most mundane legal thriller/newspaperman activist stories the world has ever seen
An informative audio commentary puts Northside 777 in its place
James Stewart gives a hard-edged performance as a jaded newspaper reporter who turns a classified ad into the story of the century.
I wish I could have mustered a stronger liking for the movie, but my feelings toward it are more those of simple admiration than any sort of genuine enthusiasm.
The movie takes its time, but it finally gets into true noir territory by the last half hour, where dark streets, dark alleys, dark staircases, and dark rooms prevail.
James Stewart's brusque characterization provides Call Northside 777 with its edge.
Touching urban crime drama.
Docu-style story of a wrong man accused is interestingly dated.
A dark look into guilt and innocence with reporter Jimmy Stewart digging into an old murder story.
This is a awesome film, Black and White Made in 1948, Another Jimmy Stewart film . Jimmy is a reporter trying to prove the innocents of the murder of a policeman. Takes place in Chicago. Good Crime Drama, 4 1/2 stars
December 18, 2010Super Reviewer
If anyone can help an innocent man out of jail, it's James Stewart. This is a really great movie with a true story too.
October 24, 2010Super Reviewer
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