The true story of a prosecutor's fight to prove the innocence of a man accused of a notorious murder.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dana Andrews | ... |
Henry L. Harvey
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| Jane Wyatt | ... |
Madge Harvey
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| Lee J. Cobb | ... |
Chief Harold F. Robinson
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| Cara Williams | ... |
Irene Nelson
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| Arthur Kennedy | ... |
John Waldron
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| Sam Levene | ... |
Dave Woods
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| Taylor Holmes | ... |
T.M. Wade
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| Robert Keith | ... |
'Mac' McCreery
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| Ed Begley | ... |
Paul Harris
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| E.J. Ballantine | ... |
McDonald - 'Morning Record' Editor (uncredited)
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| Rollin Bauer | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Royal Beal | ... |
Johnson - Police Ballistics Expert (uncredited)
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| Wyrley Birch | ... |
Father George A. Lambert (uncredited)
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Robin Bryant | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Helen Carew | ... |
Annie (uncredited)
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John Carmody | ... |
Thomas Callahan - Witness (uncredited)
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| William Challee | ... |
Whitney - Harvey's Assistant (uncredited)
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| Clay Clement | ... |
Judge Tate (uncredited)
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Mickey Cochran | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Philip Coolidge | ... |
Jim Crossman (uncredited)
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Dimples Cooper | ... |
Church Choir Member (uncredited)
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Harry Davis | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Pat Dillon | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| James Dobson | ... |
Bill - Cub Reporter (uncredited)
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Ned Dowdall | ... |
Detective on Stairs (uncredited)
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| Bert Freed | ... |
Man in Mob Behind Courthouse (uncredited)
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| Richard Garrick | ... |
Graham Rogers - Storekeeper (uncredited)
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| Walter Greaza | ... |
Mayor Swayze (uncredited)
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| Reed Hadley | ... |
Off-Screen Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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John F. Hamilton | ... |
Man in Barber Shop (uncredited)
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Helene Hatch | ... |
Catherine Manion - Plaza Theatre Cashier (uncredited)
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Bern Hoffman | ... |
Tom (uncredited)
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Harry Kadison | ... |
Maloney (uncredited)
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Joe Kazan | ... |
Paul Lukash - Witness (uncredited)
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| Brian Keith | ... |
Man in Mob Behind Courthouse (uncredited)
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| Barry Kelley | ... |
Desk Sgt. Dugan (uncredited)
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Ben Lackland | ... |
Commissioner Thomas Benson James (uncredited)
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| Harry Landers | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Lewis Leverett | ... |
Stone - Harvey's Assistant (uncredited)
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Lester Lonergan | ... |
Eugene Cary - Witness (uncredited)
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Alan MacAteer | ... |
Herron (uncredited)
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| Karl Malden | ... |
Det. Lt. White (uncredited)
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Jack McCauley | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Ida McGuire | ... |
Miss Greta Neilson - Witness (uncredited)
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| Arthur Miller | ... |
Man in Lineup (uncredited)
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Anna Minot | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Paulene Myers | ... |
Maid (uncredited)
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Coby Neal | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Frank Overton | ... |
Man in Mob Behind Courthouse (uncredited)
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Lawrence K. Paquin | ... |
Sheriff (uncredited)
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| George Petrie | ... |
Harry O'Shea - Public Defender (uncredited)
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Tom Pryor | ... |
Man in Lineup (uncredited)
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Herbert Ratner | ... |
Investigator (uncredited)
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| Leona Roberts | ... |
Mrs. Crossman (uncredited)
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Sam Rosen | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Anthony Ross | ... |
Warren (uncredited)
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Dudley Sadler | ... |
Dr. William Rainsford (uncredited)
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Lucia Backus Seger | ... |
Mrs. Lukash - Witness (uncredited)
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John Stearns | ... |
Rev. Gardiner (uncredited)
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| Edgar Stehli | ... |
Ryan - Coroner (uncredited)
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Helen Stevens | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Fred Stewart | ... |
Mr. Graham (uncredited)
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| Guy Thomajan | ... |
Romulo Cartucci - Witness (uncredited)
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Solvei Wiberg | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Elia Kazan | ||
Written by
| Richard Murphy | ... | (screenplay) |
| Fulton Oursler | ... | (based upon an article published in The Reader's Digest December, 1945) (as Anthony Abbot) |
Produced by
| Louis De Rochemont | ... | producer (as Louis de Rochemont) |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| David Buttolph | ||
Cinematography by
| Norbert Brodine | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Harmon Jones | ||
Editorial Department
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Richard Day | ||
| Chester Gore | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Kay Nelson | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Raymond A. Klune | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
| Booth McCracken | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom Dudley | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Phil D'Esco | ... | associate set decorator |
Sound Department
| W.D. Flick | ... | sound |
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
Visual Effects by
| Fred Sersen | ... | special photographic effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Felix Trimboli | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | wardrobe director |
Music Department
| Alfred Newman | ... | musical director |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestral arrangements (as Edward Powell) |
| Herbert W. Spencer | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | presenter |
| Bill Colleran | ... | assistant: Louis de Rochemont (uncredited) |
| Charles O'Neill | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1947) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) (released through)
- Fox Films (1947) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1947) (France) (theatrical) (35 and 16 mm)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1947) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1956) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Eureka Entertainment (2014) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (Blu-ray/DVD combo)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2014) (Japan) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- NovaStar Digital (post-production sound services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This dramatization of a factual incident opens in a quiet Connecticut town where a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner. The citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. Although Waldron vehemently denies the crime, no one will believe him. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.
Written by Daniel Bubbeo |
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| Taglines | You saw it made! Now enjoy it on the screen! Stamford's own picture. (Stamford, Connecticut local newspaper ads). See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,140,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Some of the people appearing were local townspeople, not professional actors, which certainly added to the authentic look and feel of the film. Reputedly their legal agreements caused a problematic rights situation when attempts were made to release the film on home video in later years (although televised broadcasts were not seemingly a problem). The film was scheduled for a VHS release in the 1990s but was abruptly canceled just before its scheduled release date. It was released for a very brief time on DVD in 2006, which resulted in an almost immediate recall. It was finally released on DVD with no further problems in 2008. See more » |
| Goofs | After the prosecutor declared his belief in the defendant's innocence the Judge requested his presence in chambers, This would not be allowed without the defendant's attorney also being present in an in camera proceeding. The Latin phrase 'In camera' is a legal term that means 'in private.' See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Presumed Guilty (1991). See more » |
| Soundtracks | America, the Beautiful See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits are listed in the form of pages of a book. See more » |
| Quotes |
[Camera close-up on an open book]:
The primary duty of a lawyer exercising the office of public prosecutor is not to convict, but to see that justice is done. -The Lawyers' Code of Ethics. See more » |