How long is Edge of the City?

Edge of the City is 1 hr 25 min long.

Who is Axel Nordmann in Edge of the City?

John Cassavetes plays Axel Nordmann in the film.

Edge of the City

Name: Edge of the City
Duration: 85
Rating: 74

Axel Nordmann (John Cassavetes) takes a job as a dock laborer and is continually harassed by his tyrannical supervisor, Charles Malik (Jack Warden). Malik knows a secret from Axel's past, forcing the young worker to endure his boss's torment. Eventually, Axel befriends Tommy Tyler (Sidney Poitier), 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.

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How long is Edge of the City?: Edge of the City is 1 hr 25 min long.

Who directed Edge of the City?: Martin Ritt

Who is Axel Nordmann in Edge of the City?: John Cassavetes plays Axel Nordmann in the film.

What is Edge of the City about?: Axel Nordmann (John Cassavetes) takes a job as a dock laborer and is continually harassed by his tyrannical supervisor, Charles Malik (Jack Warden). Malik knows a secret from Axel's past, forcing the young worker to endure his boss's torment. Eventually, Axel befriends Tommy Tyler (Sidney Poitier), 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.