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Tight Spot (1955)

Poster for Tight Spot

SHE: "Is that blood?" HE: "I took two bullets through the chest, ma'am. Just routine."

A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. in 1997.

Cast & Crew

Director
Phil Karlson
  • Profile picture of Ginger Rogers
    Sherry Conley Ginger Rogers
  • Profile picture of Edward G. Robinson
    Lloyd Hallett Edward G. Robinson
  • Profile picture of Brian Keith
    Vince Striker Brian Keith
  • Profile picture of Lucy Marlow
    Prison Girl Lucy Marlow
  • Profile picture of Lorne Greene
    Benjamin Costain Lorne Greene
  • Profile picture of Allen Nourse
    Marvin Rickles Allen Nourse
  • Profile picture of Peter Leeds
    Fred Packer Peter Leeds
  • Profile picture of Doye O'Dell
    Mississippi Mac Doye O'Dell

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Keywords

  • witness
  • trial
  • film noir
  • district attorney
  • preserved film