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No Way Out

English • 1950 • 1h 46m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Crime Drama Thriller

Synopsis

Two hoodlum brothers are brought into hospital for gunshot wounds, and when one dies, the other accuses their Black doctor of murder.

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Peak Noir: 1950
Position 10
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November Noir
Position 14
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October 2023
Position 40
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Starring Linda Darnell
Position 10
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz: Talking Pictures
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz

WriterLesser Samuels, Joseph L. Mankiewicz

CinematographerMilton Krasner

ComposerAlfred Newman

EditorBarbara McLean

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Cast

Richard Widmarkas Ray Biddle

Linda Darnellas Edie Johnson

Sidney Poitieras Luther Brooks

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November 2021

Position 71

Stephen McNallyas Dan Wharton

Mildred Joanne Smithas Cora Brooks

Harry Bellaveras George Biddle

Stanley Ridgesas Sam Moreland

Dots Johnsonas Lefty Jones

Robert Adleras Louie (uncredited)

Ernest Andersonas School Teacher (uncredited)

Jessie Arnoldas Woman (uncredited)

Eleanor Audleyas Wife (uncredited)

Polly Baileyas Woman (uncredited)

Betsy Blairas Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Eileen Boyeras Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Harry Carteras Orderly (uncredited)

Ken Christyas Ed Kowlaski (uncredited)

Charles J. Conradas Doctor (uncredited)

Jack Daleyas Man (uncredited)

Ossie Davisas John Brooks (uncredited)

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