Call Northside 777
📖 Synopsis
In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. O'Neal to look into the case. For some time, O'Neal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “It couldn't happen... but it did!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
James StewartP.J. 'Jim' McNeal
Richard ConteFrank W. Wiecek
Lee J. CobbBrian Kelly
Helen WalkerLaura McNeal
Betty GardeWanda Skutnik
Kasia OrzazewskiTillie Wiecek
Joanne De BerghHelen Wiecek
Howard SmithK.L. Palmer
Moroni OlsenParole Board Chairman
John McIntireSam Faxon🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Call Northside 777 about?
- In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. O'Neal to look into the case. For some time, O'Neal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
- Who directed Call Northside 777?
- Call Northside 777 was directed by Henry Hathaway.
- When was Call Northside 777 released?
- Call Northside 777 was released on February 13, 1948.
- How long is Call Northside 777?
- Call Northside 777 has a runtime of 1h 51m.
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