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1950 · 95 min · NR

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Directed by Otto Preminger · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) is a Crime film, directed by Otto Preminger set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated NR.

A film noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography
Joseph LaShelle
Cast
Dana AndrewsGene TierneyBert FreedGary MerrillKarl MaldenTom TullyRuth DonnellyCraig Stevens

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Film Noir
Themes
Guilt & Shame
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
AntiheroSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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