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    The Captive City

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    1952     Film noir    
    USA
    1h 31min

    John Forsythe stars as a crusading newspaper editor who uncovers a sinister gambling syndicate whose corrupting influence renders the entire city helpless. Screenwriter Alvin Josephy based his script on his own experiences as a reporter uncovering organized crime in Santa Monica after World War II.

    Directed byRobert Wise
    Written byAlvin M. Josephy
    CompanyUnited Artists ClassicsUnited Artists ClassicsUnited Artists Classics

    Starring

    John Forsythe
    Joan Camden
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