Edge of the City

~Tense drama of frightened men!

Overview

A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1957-01-04
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 85 min

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