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The Captive City (1952)

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Release Date: Mar 26, 1952 Wide

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One of several early-1950s films to capitalize on the Kefauver Committee's investigation of organized crime, The Captive City stars John Forsythe as crusading editor Jim Austin. While Austin prepares his testimony before the Committee, the film flashes back to the events which led to this courageous act. Victor Sutherland plays mob boss Murray Sirak, who has the entire police force of Austin's hometown under his thumb. Sirak in turns takes his orders from an unseen Mister Big, who of course is

Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Robert Wise

In Theaters: Mar 26, 1952 Wide

Cast

John Forsythe
Jim Austin
Joan Camden
Marge Austin
Harold J. Kennedy
Don Carey
Marjorie Crossland
Mrs. Sirak
Victor Sutherland
Murray Sirak
Ray Teal
Chief Gillette
Martin Milner
Phil Harding
Geraldine Hall
Mrs. Nelson
Hal K. Dawson
Clyde Nelson
Ian Wolfe
The Reverend Nash
Gladys Hurlbut
Linda Percy
Jess Kirkpatrick
Anderson
Paul Newlan
Krug
Frances Morris
Mrs. Harding
Paul Brinegar
Police Sergeant
Victor Romito
Fabretti
Charles Wagenheim
Phone Man
Charles Regan
Gangster
Estes Kefauver

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... a tough yet austere little crime story carved out of a small budget.

October 22, 2011 Full Review Source: Parallax View

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Sean Axmaker

Parallax View

Cutting Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons definitely did Wise a few favors.

May 1, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

One of the first crime films to use the Kefauver crime hearings as part of its expose story.

October 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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John Forsythe is an honest, small town newspaper editor who tugs at a tiny thread and unravels an entire crime syndicate. An obscure but worthy little film noir bolstered by the the talented (and somewhat masculine) Miss Joan Camden.

March 3, 2009

Randy Tippy

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