Deadline - U.S.A.

(1952)Directed by Richard Brooks87 minCrime, Drama
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.

Humphrey Bogartas Ed Hutcheson
Ethel Barrymoreas Margaret Garrison
Kim Hunteras Nora Hutcheson
Ed Begleyas Frank Allen
Warren Stevensas George Burrows
Paul Stewartas Harry Thompson
Martin Gabelas Tomas Rienzi
Joe De Santisas Herman Schmidt
Joyce Mackenzieas Katherine Garrison Geary
Audrey Christieas Mrs. Willebrandt
Fay Bakeras Alice Garrison Courtney
Jim Backusas Jim Cleary
Parley Baeras Headwaiter (uncredited)
Bill Baldwinas Man Asking for Ed Hutcheson (uncredited)
Willis Boucheyas Henry (uncredited)
Joseph Crehanas City Editor of The Standard (uncredited)
Lawrence Dobkinas Larry Hansen (uncredited)
John Doucetteas Hal (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Raymond Greenleafas Lawrence White (uncredited)
Dabbs Greeras Reporter (uncredited)
Thomas Browne Henryas Fenway (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Reporter (uncredited)
Paul Maxeyas Senator (uncredited)