Call Northside 777 (1948)
Call Northside 777 is a 1948 crime movie directed by Henry Hathaway, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars James Stewart, Richard Conte and Lee J. Cobb.
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.
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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.
When was Call Northside 777 released?
Call Northside 777 was released on 13 February 1948.
How long is Call Northside 777?
Call Northside 777 runs 1h 51m.
Who made Call Northside 777?
Call Northside 777 was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Where can I watch Call Northside 777?
Call Northside 777 is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Call Northside 777
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Cast
- James Stewart as P.J. 'Jim' McNeal
- Richard Conte as Frank W. Wiecek
- Lee J. Cobb as Brian Kelly
- Helen Walker as Laura McNeal
- Betty Garde as Wanda Skutnik
- Kasia Orzazewski as Tillie Wiecek
- Joanne De Bergh as Helen Wiecek
- Howard Smith as K.L. Palmer
- Moroni Olsen as Parole Board Chairman
- John McIntire as Sam Faxon
- Paul Harvey as Martin J. Burns
- Robert Adler as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)