Edge of the City
“Tense drama of frightened men!”
A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.
Where to watch Edge of the City in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Edge of the City there. Availability last verified on July 12, 2026.
Where is Edge of the City streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Edge of the City
Edge of the City is a 1957 English-language drama, crime and romance film directed by Martin Ritt. The cast is led by John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Edge of the City was produced by David Susskind Productions, Jonathan Productions, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on January 4, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Writers
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Release date
- January 4, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- David Susskind Productions, Jonathan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Edge of the City cast & crew
Edge of the City was directed by Martin Ritt and written by Robert Alan Aurthur.
The cast features John Cassavetes as Axel Nordmann, Sidney Poitier as Tommy Tyler, Jack Warden as Charles Malik, Kathleen Maguire as Ellen Wilson, Ruby Dee as Lucy Tyler, and Val Avery as Brother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Rosenman, cinematography is by Joseph C. Brun, and it was produced by David Susskind.
Is Edge of the City worth watching?
Edge of the City holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 60 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and romance, Edge of the City is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Edge of the City
Edge of the City isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Edge of the City
John Cassavetes
Axel Nordmann
Sidney Poitier
Tommy Tyler
Jack Warden
Charles Malik
Kathleen Maguire
Ellen Wilson
Ruby Dee
Lucy Tyler
Val Avery
Brother
Robert F. Simon
George Nordmann
Ruth White
Katherine Nordmann
William A. Lee
Davis
John Kellogg
Detective
David Clarke
Wallace
Estelle Hemsley
Mrs. Price
Edge of the City — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Edge of the City in United States?
Edge of the City is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Edge of the City in?
Edge of the City is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Edge of the City?
Edge of the City runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Edge of the City rated?
Edge of the City is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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