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Friday, August 3, 2018











     No Way Out
1950  NR  DRAMA  1h 46min
CAST— Richard Widmark, Linda Darnell, Steven McNally, Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Bill Walker
MUSIC—Alfred Newman  DIRECTOR— Joseph L. Mankiewicz

     A controversial (to say the least) film that delves into morality and racism. A small-time crook (played with menace by Richard Widmark) and his brother land themselves in the hospital. A vicious racist, Widmark is attended by a black doctor, played by Sidney Poitier, in his feature film debut. Widmark’s brother soon dies unexpectedly of a brain tumor; but the bigot blames Poitier. The good doctor requests an autopsy, but Widmark, being the next of kin, refuses, still alleging murder. Soon the story becomes public knowledge, igniting hatred in the streets. Riots start between people of differing races. A film of depth, not recommended for those with a sensitive racial conscience. A morality tale that can still be pertinent.
OUR RATING— ** ½
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