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

May 10 1952 Approved 1h 27m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

With three days before his paper folds, a crusading editor tries to expose a vicious gangster.

Plot

Ed Hutcheson, tough editor of the New York 'Day', finds that the late owner's heirs are selling the crusading paper to a strictly commercial rival. At first he sees impending unemployment as an opportunity to win back his estranged wife Nora. But when a reporter, pursuing a lead on racketeer Rienzi, is badly beaten, Hutcheson is stung into a full fledged crusade against the gangster, hoping Rienzi can be tied to a woman's murder...in the 3 issues before the end of 'The Day.'

Written by

Richard Brooks, Jacques Monteux

Directed by

Richard Brooks

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English, Español

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
4,507
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA