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Deadline U.S.A.

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New York City newspaper "The Day" is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson (Humphrey Bogart) has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the widow (Ethel Barrymore) of the paper's publisher wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson also worries that his estranged ex-wife is about to remarry. His only hope of saving the paper is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster (Martin Gabel) before the sale is made final.

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Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 07/24/2019
Windy, self-righteous newspaper film, written and directed by Richard Brooks in a fair reflection of the way journalists think about themselves when they've had a few too many. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 07/24/2019
Bogart gives a convincing performance all the way, from his constantly harassed deadline existence, his personal romantic stale-mate, and his guts in avenging the beating given his crime reporter. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times 07/24/2019
Really good newspaper pictures are few and far between. This one, while melodramatic, does all right by the trade. Go to Full Review Francois Truffaut Cahiers du Cinéma 05/03/2022
[The screenplay and the characters] don’t lack for real greatness, but the merit of Richard Brooks lies more in his knowing that cinematography is the art of petty details that do not strike one, and in his proving it through constant invention. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 03/20/2021
6/10
As a film noir, it works moderately with its tale of extortion and journalistic ethics, but even by presenting a convincing role from Humphrey Bogart, it cannot correct the weaknesses of a superfluous and predictable plot. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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bao s May 12 Great set design, Bogey is awesome as always and the shots are great! See more Russ G Apr 18 Bogie had fallen a long way since Casablanca; what did he do in the Fifties that was even halfway decent besides The Caine Mutiny? Here he's a crusading newspaper editor bucking the rag's ownership. Not an original plot line by any means and it's made all the more painful by Bogie's frequent soapbox soliloquies. It's all too evident when an actor is addressing the audience rather than another character and no one appreciates being hit over the head with a two-by-four. See more nick s 05/22/2024 Humphry Bogart excellent as ever. Very well supported by rest of cast. Nice cinematography and even pacing. See more Steve D 01/17/2024 I am not a huge Bogart fan but this one works. See more william d @acsdoug 04/29/2022 All the usual tropes and stereotypes found in movies about newspapers are here: the crusading newspapermen taking on corruption, the soliloquies about the importance of a free press, etc. I still liked it. See more Ed M 12/12/2020 Another Bogart classic. Bogie had an unbelievable batting average. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Brooks

Director

Humphrey Bogart

Ed Hutcheson

Ethel Barrymore

Margaret Garrison

Kim Hunter

Nora Hutcheson

Ed Begley

Frank Allen

Warren Stevens

George Burrows

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Movie Info

Synopsis New York City newspaper "The Day" is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson (Humphrey Bogart) has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the widow (Ethel Barrymore) of the paper's publisher wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson also worries that his estranged ex-wife is about to remarry. His only hope of saving the paper is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster (Martin Gabel) before the sale is made final.
Director
Richard Brooks
Producer
Sol C. Siegel
Screenwriter
Richard Brooks
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2016
Runtime
1h 27m