The Turning Point
"Today's most sensational story of racket-busting !"
Originally released in 1952. The Turning Point is a crime/drama film. directed by William Dieterle. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Holden, Edmond O'Brien, and Alexis Smith
Synopsis
Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator. John doesn't understand why Matt is reluctant, but cynical reporter Jerry McKibbon thinks he knows: he's seen Matt with mob lieutenant Harrigan. Jerry's friendship with John is tested by the question of what to do about Matt, and by his attraction to John's girl Amanda. Meanwhile, the threatened racketeers adopt increasingly violent means of defense.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Turning Point about?
Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator. John doesn't understand why Matt is reluctant, but cynical reporte...
Who directed The Turning Point?
The Turning Point was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is The Turning Point?
The Turning Point has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Turning Point released?
The Turning Point was released on July 12, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Turning Point?
The main cast of The Turning Point includes William Holden, Edmond O'Brien, Alexis Smith, Tom Tully, Ed Begley.