The Captive City (1952)
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One of several early-1950s films to capitalize on the Kefauver Committee's investigation of organized crime, The Captive City stars John Forsythe as crusading editor Jim Austin. While Austin prepares his testimony before the Committee, the film flashes back to the events which led to this… More One of several early-1950s films to capitalize on the Kefauver Committee's investigation of organized crime, The Captive City stars John Forsythe as crusading editor Jim Austin. While Austin prepares his testimony before the Committee, the film flashes back to the events which led to this courageous act. Victor Sutherland plays mob boss Murray Sirak, who has the entire police force of Austin's hometown under his thumb. Sirak in turns takes his orders from an unseen Mister Big, who of course is "above the law"--or so it seems. Based on the experiences of Time magazine reporter Alvin Josephy Jr. (who co-authored the script), Captive City contains the added fillip of a guest appearance by Senator Estes Kefauver himself. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Wise
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 26, 1952 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Sean Axmaker, Parallax View
... a tough yet austere little crime story carved out of a small budget.
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Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Cutting Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons definitely did Wise a few favors.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
One of the first crime films to use the Kefauver crime hearings as part of its expose story.
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Cast
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John Forsythe
as Jim Austin
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Joan Camden
as Marge Austin
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Harold J. Kennedy
as Don Carey
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Marjorie Crossland
as Mrs. Sirak
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Victor Sutherland
as Murray Sirak
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Ray Teal
as Chief Gillette
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Martin Milner
as Phil Harding
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Geraldine Hall
as Mrs. Nelson
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Hal K. Dawson
as Clyde Nelson
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Ian Wolfe
as The Reverend Nash
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Gladys Hurlbut
as Linda Percy
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Jess Kirkpatrick
as Anderson
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Paul Newlan
as Krug
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Frances Morris
as Mrs. Harding
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Paul Brinegar
as Police Sergeant
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Victor Romito
as Fabretti
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Charles Wagenheim
as Phone Man
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Charles Regan
as Gangster
- Estes Kefauver
