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"The Captive City" is a tense, modest, and scarcely appreciated noir sleeper, starring John Forsythe in his debut and directed with considerable skill and panache by Robert Wise. Supporting cast is primarily NY stage troupe, including Joan Camden, Harold Kennedy, Marjorie Grossland, Victor Sutherland, and the familiar Route 66 Vet, Martin Milner.
The Captive City: Directed by Robert Wise. With John Forsythe, Joan Camden, Harold J. Kennedy, Marjorie Crossland. A small town newspaperman's investigation into a local bookie operation turns up a web of organized crime.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Robert Wise
- 1952-04-11
70% Tomatometer 10 Reviews 67% Audience Score 50+ Ratings A private investigator informs small-town newspaper editor Jim Austin (John Forsythe) of corrupt local activity. When the investigator...
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- John Forsythe
- Robert Wise
- Crime, Drama
The Captive City is a 1952 American film noir crime film directed by Robert Wise and starring John Forsythe. The screenplay is based on real life experiences of Time magazine reporter Alvin M. Josephy, Jr., who co-wrote the script.
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The Captive City is staunchly dated and drained of efficacy. Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 14, 2020. TV Guide. Teal is frighteningly realistic as the corrupt police chief, and...
Jan 5, 2016 · Film Review: ★★/☆☆☆☆☆. Disc Review: ★★★/☆☆☆☆☆. 0 shares. Two obscure Robert Wise titles reach Blu-ray release this month, both direct follow-ups to some of the auteur’s more iconic works. First up is 1962’s Two.
Recommendations. A small town newspaperman's investigation into a local bookie operation turns up a web of organized crime.
