Side Street

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Side Street

1950

1h 23m

Crime

Drama

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Worried that he can't support his pregnant wife, Ellen (Cathy O'Donnell), on his meager income as a mailman, Joe Norson (Farley Granger) impulsively swipes $30,000 from the office of sleazy attorney Victor Backett (Edmon Ryan). But when Joe's bartender pal, Nick (Ed Max), takes off with the ill-gotten cash, Joe finds himself trapped in a chain of double-crosses and misunderstandings, hunted by both Backett's murderous henchman, Georgie (James Craig), and the New York City police.

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

Cut down to its essentials, that's just about all it is: in short. It can only be fully recommended to those who have a deep and morbid interest in crime.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 28, 2006

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

The film's title is a reference to its entwined physical and moral frameworks.

May 21, 2006

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

No one will confuse "Side Street" for a classic unsung noir, but people have rarely appeared smaller below the whims and winds of bad decisions. Not good, not bad, just human, and an intriguing perspective for Anthony Mann to go out on with film noir.

Rated: 3/5

May 19, 2025

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

In addition to its twisty plot, this also offers a scenic tour of notable NYC locations.

Rated: 3/4

May 17, 2025

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a hit-and-miss endeavor that’s at its best when focused on Joe’s increasingly frantic attempts at clearing his name...

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 19, 2022

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Visually splendid film noir thriller shot in New York City.

Aug 9, 2007

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Claire M

No one seems to care about romantic relationships in movies anymore. Especially if there's no gratuitous sex being shown. I love good noir films and I think Farley Granger is the type of dreamy leading man who does not exist anymore. I think this is an excellent movie because of the chemistry between the two main characters. The other movie they did together was one of the real Noir classics, They Live By Night (1948).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Jed M.

It was fine, I love noir films but I mainly stuck around for the famous car chase at the end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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acsdoug D

The film creates an excellent "noirish" atmosphere, and I appreciated the depictions of New York City streets of the 1940s. However, it failed to build any suspense in my opinion.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/06/25

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Audience Member

What the ****? You are the bomb diggity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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deke p

Very interesting Anthony Mann dirrected movie. Lots old NYC scenery and some familiar old actors. HEY RT STAFF‼️: Why is 'release date 2007' the ONLY date you have for this movie and i had to Research to find it was 1950⁉️⁉️⁉️ This a an unexcuseable continued RT failure pattern. please correct it soon.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

The first half is a bit slow while the characters are all lined up. But the second half is worth the price, with empty city streets, shootouts and a tight car chase finale.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

Worried that he can't support his pregnant wife, Ellen (Cathy O'Donnell), on his meager income as a mailman, Joe Norson (Farley Granger) impulsively swipes $30,000 from the office of sleazy attorney Victor Backett (Edmon Ryan). But when Joe's bartender pal, Nick (Ed Max), takes off with the ill-gotten cash, Joe finds himself trapped in a chain of double-crosses and misunderstandings, hunted by both Backett's murderous henchman, Georgie (James Craig), and the New York City police.

Director: Anthony Mann
Producer: Sam Zimbalist
Screenwriter: Sydney Boehm
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Jul 31, 2007
Runtime: 1h 23m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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