Fact-based story of a rookie cop who takes on a crime syndicate involved in corrupting government officials in Brooklyn, New York.Fact-based story of a rookie cop who takes on a crime syndicate involved in corrupting government officials in Brooklyn, New York.Fact-based story of a rookie cop who takes on a crime syndicate involved in corrupting government officials in Brooklyn, New York.
Margaret Hayes
- Lil Polombo
- (as Maggie Hayes)
Brian G. Hutton
- Jess Johnson
- (as Brian Hutton)
Joe Turkel
- Monte
- (as Joseph Turkel)
William Baskin
- Thug
- (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
- Bar Patron
- (uncredited)
Robert Bice
- Policeman
- (uncredited)
Dwight Brooks
- Detective
- (uncredited)
Booth Colman
- George - TV Interviewer
- (uncredited)
Dick Crockett
- Thug
- (uncredited)
Joe De Santis
- Gus Polumbo
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Ed Reid
- Daniel B. Ullman
- Bernard Gordon(originally as Raymond T. Marcus)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- Trivia"Raymond T. Marcus" is listed as the writer for this film, but that was an alias used by Bernard Gordon. Gordon co-wrote this movie with Julian Zimet. Since the two were blacklisted during the McCarthy-era "Red Scare", their real names could not be used.
- Quotes
Ed Reid: When the law is suspended for a price, and truth and justice can be peddled in the marketplace, then every citizen's in danger. The law belongs to the highest bidder.
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Great 1958 crime/drama film!
The Case Against Brooklyn is a terrific 1958 movie based upon a real New York police scandal. It's a very well crafted crime drama, typical of the era. A classic piece for the times. And there's plenty of great acting (keeping in mind this was filmed in the 1950's where action moves were exaggerated).
Darren McGavin is excellent as the chief undercover officer who tries to discover the highest levels of the corruption. If you're a fan of current day crime/dramas, movies like "The Case Against Brooklyn" are the movies upon which good quality crime/dramas have their foundation. That said, it was made in 1958. So it doesn't have the "gloss" of later films. None the less, it's fantastic to watch.
Darren McGavin is excellent as the chief undercover officer who tries to discover the highest levels of the corruption. If you're a fan of current day crime/dramas, movies like "The Case Against Brooklyn" are the movies upon which good quality crime/dramas have their foundation. That said, it was made in 1958. So it doesn't have the "gloss" of later films. None the less, it's fantastic to watch.
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- Also known as
- Asphaltgeier
- Filming locations
- Brooklyn Borough Hall - Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA(Establishing shot used as the office building for District Attorney Michael W. Norris)
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- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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