Edge of the City

  (1957)
When Axel Nordmann (John Cassavetes) deserts the Army and goes to work at the New York rail yards, he hits it off with freight car loader Tommy Tyler (Sidney Poitier), but their interracial friendship enrages the prejudiced, mobbed-up foreman, Charles Malik (Jack Warden). When Malik resorts to violence, Nordmann must decide whether to take a stand or stay out of trouble. This dark drama from director Martin Ritt also stars Ruby Dee.
Cast: John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier
Director: Martin Ritt
Genre:  Classics
Format:  DVD
Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
Edge of the City
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