The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
63 audience votes
Key crew
- Martin RittDirector
- Robert Alan AurthurScreenplay
- Leonard RosenmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John CassavetesAxel Nordmann
- Sidney PoitierTommy Tyler
- Jack WardenCharles Malik
- Kathleen MaguireEllen Wilson
- Ruby DeeLucy Tyler
- Val AveryBrother
- Robert F. SimonGeorge Nordmann
- Ruth WhiteKatherine Nordmann
- William A. LeeDavis
- John KelloggDetective
- David ClarkeWallace
- Estelle HemsleyMrs. Price
Stills
Themes
male friendshipmurderracism