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Still from The Incident — The Incident (1967) — Larry PeercePhotographed by Gerald Hirschfeld

Poster for The Incident

Larry Peerce

The Incident

English / 1967 / 1h 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.86/5·5.3K ratings·1.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Two hoodlums terrorize the passengers of a late-night New York City subway train.

Included in
New York Stories
Position 13
Included in
July 2021
Position 48

Credits

Crew

DirectorLarry Peerce

WriterNicholas E. Baehr

CinematographerGerald Hirschfeld

ComposerCharles Fox,

EditorArmond Lebowitz

ProducerEdward Meadow, Monroe Sachson

Cast

Tony Musanteas Joe Ferrone

Martin Sheenas Artie Connors

Beau Bridgesas Pfc. Felix Teflinger

Brock Petersas Arnold Robinson

Ruby Deeas Joan Robinson

Jack Gilfordas Sam Beckerman

Thelma Ritteras Bertha Beckerman

Ed McMahonas Bill Wilks

Diana Van der Vlisas Helen Wilks

Mike Kellinas Harry Purvis

Jan Sterlingas Muriel Purvis

Gary Merrillas Douglas McCann

Robert Fieldsas Kenneth Otis

Robert Bannardas Pfc. Phillip Carmatti

Victor Arnoldas Tony Goya

Donna Millsas Alice Keenan

Kathleen Smithas Wilks' Daughter

Henry Proachas Derelict

Neal Hynesas Change Booth Attendant

Ben Levias Man Who Gets Mugged

The Incident (1967) | Criteria