Film

Deadline - U.S.A. 1952

Directed by Richard Brooks

  • Crime, Drama
  • 87 min
  • NR

20th Century-Fox savagely turns the spotlight of truth on revenge killings that shocked a nation !

New York City newspaper The Day is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the publisher's widow wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson's only hope is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster before the sale is finalized.

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