The Turning Point

The Turning Point

Today's most sensational story of racket-busting !

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Release Date

7/12/1952

Runtime

85 mins

Overview

Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator. John doesn't understand why Matt is reluctant, but cynical reporter Jerry McKibbon thinks he knows: he's seen Matt with mob lieutenant Harrigan. Jerry's friendship with John is tested by the question of what to do about Matt, and by his attraction to John's girl Amanda. Meanwhile, the threatened racketeers adopt increasingly violent means of defense.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A noir-inflected examination of institutional rot where trust crumbles under the weight of hidden corruption. The film tightens its grip as personal loyalty and civic duty collide, leaving no one uncompromised.

Mood

TenseParanoidBleak

Themes

CorruptionBetrayalJusticeFamily

Tone

Bleak

Pacing

Steady

Look

HandheldHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violence

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