The Narrow Margin
“A Fortune If They Seal Her Lips!...A Bullet If They Fail!”
A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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Where is The Narrow Margin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Narrow Margin
The Narrow Margin is a 1952 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Richard Fleischer. The cast is led by Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Narrow Margin was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 3, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers
- Earl Felton, Martin Goldsmith, Jack Leonard
- Release date
- May 3, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
The Narrow Margin cast & crew
The Narrow Margin was directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Earl Felton, Martin Goldsmith, and Jack Leonard.
The cast features Charles McGraw as Det. Sgt. Walter Brown, Marie Windsor as Mrs. Frankie Neall, Jacqueline White as Ann Sinclair, Gordon Gebert as Tommy Sinclair, Queenie Leonard as Mrs. Troll, and David Clarke as Joseph Kemp.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George E. Diskant and it was produced by Stanley Rubin.
Is The Narrow Margin worth watching?
The Narrow Margin holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 167 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, The Narrow Margin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Narrow Margin
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Cast of The Narrow Margin
Charles McGraw
Det. Sgt. Walter Brown
Marie Windsor
Mrs. Frankie Neall
Jacqueline White
Ann Sinclair
Gordon Gebert
Tommy Sinclair
Queenie Leonard
Mrs. Troll
David Clarke
Joseph Kemp
Peter Virgo
Densel
Don Beddoe
Det. Sgt. Gus Forbes
Paul Maxey
Sam Jennings
Harry Harvey
Train Conductor
Peter Brocco
Vincent Yost (uncredited)
George Chandler
Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
The Narrow Margin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Narrow Margin in United States?
The Narrow Margin 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 The Narrow Margin in?
The Narrow Margin is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Narrow Margin?
The Narrow Margin runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is The Narrow Margin rated?
The Narrow Margin is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 167 ratings.
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