Edge of the City

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Synopsis: Axel Nordmann takes a job as a dock laborer and is continually harassed by his tyrannical supervisor, Charles Malik. Malik knows a secret from Axel's past, forcing the young worker to endure his boss's torment. Eventually, Axel befriends Tommy Tyler, an African-American co-worker with a managerial job. Tommy teaches Axel to respect himself. However, Malik, a racial bigot, is threatened by Tommy's confidence, and the situation turns violent.

Directed By:	Martin Ritt	Genre:	Drama
Cast:	Val Avery, John Cassavetes, Ruby Dee, Kathleen Maguire, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden	Year of Production:	1957

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Disc(s) for this Movie:

Sidney Poitier Collection, The (Edge of the City / A Patch of Blue / Something of Value / A Warm December) (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: 1
Released: Jan-27-2009
Run Time: 405 minutes

Edge of the City (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: 1
Released: Jan-27-2009
Run Time: 85 minutes

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