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Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) | Criteria

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Odds Against Tomorrow

English • 1959 • 1h 36m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Thriller

Synopsis

An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.

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Noir and the Blacklist
Position 16
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February 2022
Position 51
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Starring Harry Belafonte
Position 2
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May 2021
Position 60
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Starring Robert Ryan
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Wise

WriterAbraham Polonsky, Nelson Gidding

CinematographerJoseph C. Brun

ComposerJohn Lewis

EditorDede Allen

ProducerRobert Wise

Cast

Robert Ryanas Earle Slater

Harry Belafonteas Johnny Ingram

Ed Begleyas Dave Burke

Shelley Winters

as Lorry

Gloria Grahameas Helen

Will Kuluvaas Bacco

Kim Hamiltonas Ruth Ingram

Mae Barnesas Annie

Richard Brightas Coco

Carmen De Lavalladeas Kittie

Lew Galloas Moriarty

Lois Thorneas Edie Ingram

Wayne Rogersas Soldier in Bar

Zohra Lampertas Girl in Bar

Allen Nourseas Melton Police Chief

William Adamsas Bank Guard (uncredited)

Chris Barberyas Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Ron Becksas Carousel Boy (uncredited)

Mary Boylanas Bank Secretary (uncredited)

Eric Burroughsas Bit Part (uncredited)