Deadline - U.S.A. (1952)

New York City newspaper The Day is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the publisher's widow wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson's only hope is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster before the sale is finalized.

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Ethel Barrymore, Kim Hunter, Ed Begley, Warren Stevens, Paul Stewart, Martin Gabel, Joe De Santis, Joyce MacKenzie, Audrey Christie, Fay Baker, Jim Backus

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Rating: 7.1/10

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