Knock on Any Door (1949)
It will shock you but it will hold you spellbound to the end!
1949 · NR · 1h 40m · Drama, Crime
Genres: Drama, Crime
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Director: Nicholas Ray
Writers: Willard Motley, John Monks Jr., Daniel Taradash
Music by: George Antheil
Cinematography: Burnett Guffey
Editor: Viola Lawrence
Rated 6.2/10 by 74 viewers
Cast
Humphrey Bogart as Andrew MortonJohn Derek as Nick RomanoGeorge Macready as Dist. Atty. KermanAllene Roberts as EmmaCandy Toxton as Adele MortonMickey Knox as VitoBarry Kelley as Judge DrakeFlorence Auer as Aunt Lena (uncredited)Vince Barnett as Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)Argentina Brunetti as Ma Romano (uncredited)George Chandler as Cashier (uncredited)Chester Conklin as Barber (uncredited)More like this
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