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The Breaking Point (1950) | Criteria

Still from The Breaking Point — The Breaking Point (1950) — Michael CurtizPhotographed by Ted D. McCord

Poster for The Breaking Point

Michael Curtiz

The Breaking Point

United States / English / 1950 / 1h 37m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Criterion Collection: Spine №889
Letterboxd: 3.91/5·8.3K ratings·2.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A fisherman with money problems hires out his boat to transport criminals.

Alexander Payne
Apr 2017

Included in
Coastal Thrillers
Position 4
Included in
Peak Noir: 1950
Position 3

Included in

Starring John Garfield

Position 9

Included in

November 2022

Position 11

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Additions: December 2019

Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Curtiz

WriterRanald MacDougall

CinematographerTed D. McCord

ComposerMax Steiner

EditorAlan Crosland, Jr.

ProducerJerry Wald

Cast

John Garfieldas Harry Morgan

Patricia Nealas Leona Charles

Phyllis Thaxteras Lucy Morgan

Juano Hernándezas Wesley Park

Wallace Fordas F.R. Duncan

Edmon Ryanas Rogers

Ralph Dumkeas Hannagan

Guy Thomajanas Danny

William Campbellas Concho

Sherry Jacksonas Amelia Morgan

Donna Jo Boyceas Connie Morgan

Victor Sen Yungas Mr. Sing

John Alvinas Reporter (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburgas Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Peter Broccoas Macho (uncredited)

Mary Carrollas Girl at Bar (uncredited)

Spencer Chanas 1st Chinese Immigrant (uncredited)

John Closeas Deputy (uncredited)

John Doucetteas Gotch Goten (uncredited)

Juan Duvalas Bartender in Mexico (uncredited)

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