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1948 · 111 min · NR

Call Northside 777

Directed by Henry Hathaway · Crime, Drama

Call Northside 777 (1948) is a Crime film, directed by Henry Hathaway set in Chicago during the 1930s–1940s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Alfred Newman
Cinematography
Joseph MacDonald
Cast
James StewartRichard ConteLee J. CobbHelen WalkerBetty GardeKasia OrzazewskiJoanne De BerghHoward Smith

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Urban
When
1930s1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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