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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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- Jerome Moross
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
Jan 11, 2022 · The Captive City is a 1952 American FILM NOlR crime film directed by Robert Wise and starring John Forsythe. The screenplay is based on real life experiences of Time ...
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In March 1952, Daily Variety reported that the company had signed John Forsythe to a five-picture contract. Joan Camden made her feature film debut in the picture. According to an April 1952 Variety item, The Captive City was previewed by crime reporters, editors, public prosecutors and citizens' committees.
- Robert Wise, Ivan Volkman
- John Forsythe
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s r A film noir that included a cameo from Senator Estes Kefauver. I struggled initially, but then got drawn in for the conclusion. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full ...
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- Crime, Drama