Crossfire
1947 · Movie · NR · 86 min · ★ 6.7 · 82% critics
A man is brutally murdered, and local police race to determine which of several recently discharged soldiers could be responsible. As questions multiply, the investigation uncovers troubling prejudice and motives tied to the victim’s identity.
Also known as Cradle of Fear · The Brick Foxhole
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Details
- Years
- 1947
- Release date
- 1947-08-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Critic score
- 82/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (159 votes)
About
You’ll likely like Crossfire if you enjoy film-noir style mysteries with a socially charged edge and a tense night of questioning; Not for you if you want a more action-heavy whodunit, or if you prefer the more polished feel of Gentleman’s Agreement.
Pros: taut mystery pacing; strong noir atmosphere; standout lead performances | Cons: heavy-handed speeches; message-focused tone; some plot drag
Themes
- army
- film noir
- antisemitism
- soldier
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1948 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1948 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1948 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1948 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1948 · nominated
Cast & crew
Robert Young
as Finlay
Robert Mitchum
as Peter Keeley
Robert Ryan
as Montgomery
Gloria Grahame
as Virginia "Ginny" Tremayne
Paul Kelly
as The Man
Sam Levene
as Samuels
Jacqueline White
as Mary Mitchell
Steve Brodie
as Floyd
George Cooper
as Mitchell
Richard Benedict
as Bill
Directed by Edward Dmytryk