

1957 · 1h 25m · Movie
Tense drama of frightened men!
A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.
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In theaters: January 4, 1957
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