Summary
The Breaking Point is an American crime film first released in 1950,
directed by Michael Curtiz.
The film is based on a novel by Ernest Hemingway and stars John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter, Juano Hernandez and Wallace Ford.
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Credits
- Director: Michael Curtiz
- Script: Ernest Hemingway (novel), Ranald MacDougall
- Photo: Ted D. McCord
- Music: Ray Heindorf, Howard Jackson, Max Steiner
- Cast: John Garfield (Harry Morgan), Patricia Neal (Leona Charles), Phyllis Thaxter (Lucy Morgan), Juano Hernandez (Wesley Park), Wallace Ford (F.R. Duncan), Edmon Ryan (Rogers), Ralph Dumke (Hannagan), Guy Thomajan (Danny), William Campbell (Concho), Sherry Jackson (Amelia Morgan), Donna Jo Boyce (Connie Morgan), Victor Sen Yung (Mr. Sing), John Alvin (Reporter), Peter Brocco (Macho), Mary Carroll (Girl at Bar), Spencer Chan (1st Chinese Immigrant), John Close (Deputy), John Doucette (Gotch), Juan Duval (Bartender in Mexico), Norman Field (Dock Attendant), Alex Gerry (Mr. Phillips), Donna Gibson (Leona’s Party), Dick Gordon (Racetrack Teller), James Griffith (Charlie, Bartender), Helene Hatch (Mrs. Cooley), Len Hendry (Boatswain), George Hoagland (Leona’s Party), Charles Horvath (Racetrack Guard), Benny Long (Bartender at The Shore Club), Paul McGuire (Leona’s Escort), Bob McLean (Leona’s Party), David McMahon (Coast Guardsman), Beverly Mook (Kid), John Morgan (Reporter), Jack Mower (Policeman), Gregg Rhinelander (Intern), Glen Turnbull (Taxi Driver), Robert Williams (Coast Guard Doctor)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 97 min; B&W
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