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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 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. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Variety Staff Variety 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. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times Really good newspaper pictures are few and far between. This one, while melodramatic, does all right by the trade. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Francois Truffaut Cahiers du Cinéma [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. May 3, 2022 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 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] Rated: 6/10 Mar 20, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Creative Loafing Although it was made over a half-century ago, expect to find plenty of topicality in Deadline - U.S.A., a sturdy drama about life at a big-city newspaper. Rated: 3/4 Jul 30, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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nick s Humphry Bogart excellent as ever. Very well supported by rest of cast. Nice cinematography and even pacing. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Steve D I am not a huge Bogart fan but this one works. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/18/24 Full Review william d 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Ed M Another Bogart classic. Bogie had an unbelievable batting average. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/12/20 Full Review Audience Member This classic film is really good. Humphrey Bogart, Ethel Barrymore, Kim Hunter, Ed Begley, Warren Stevens, Paul Stewart, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this movie. The plot to the movie was dramatic and entertaining. It's about doing one last moment that'll never be forgotten during troubled times. If you haven't seen this classic film yet, check it out sometime. It's a must see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Tom M Not sure this movie would be this good without Bogart. It's great noire (dead anonymous blonde in the fur coat ... what great noire doesn't have one of those? ) and the small supporting parts by Begley, Stewart, and Barrymore make it complete. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/29/20 Full Review Read all reviews
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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