Dead End (1937)

THE GREATEST GANGSTER THRILLER THAT EVER EXPLODED FROM THE SCREEN!

Dead End (1937) poster

The lives of a young man and woman, an infamous gangster and a group of street kids converge one day in a volatile New York City slum.

Director: William Wyler
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Gregg Toland
Editing: Daniel Mandell
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $900,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Broken Homes and Juvenile Delinquency, Class Warfare and Inequality, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

plastic surgery, mobster, gunfight, class differences, dead end kids, deep focus, juvenile delinquent, knifing, doorman, street urchin, reward, tenement, hoodlum, wanted for murder, snitch

Trailer

Dead End Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead End about?
The lives of a young man and woman, an infamous gangster and a group of street kids converge one day in a volatile New York City slum.
Who directed Dead End?
Dead End was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in Dead End?
Dead End stars Sylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey Bogart, Wendy Barrie, Claire Trevor, Allen Jenkins.
How long is Dead End?
Dead End has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Dead End?
Dead End is a Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of Dead End?
Dead End had a budget of $900,000.
Where was Dead End produced?
Dead End was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Dead End?
The themes of Dead End include: Broken Homes and Juvenile Delinquency, Class Warfare and Inequality, Social Commentary and Reflection.