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Where the Sidewalk Ends

Seen it?

1950 | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Insomnia or Michael Clayton, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A police detective's violent nature keeps him from being a good cop.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 32K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Otto Preminger

  • Dana AndrewsDet. Sgt. Mark Dixon
  • Gene TierneyMorgan Taylor
  • Bert FreedDet. Sgt. Paul Klein
  • Gary MerrillTommy Scalise
  • Karl MaldenDet. Lt. Thomas
  • Tom TullyJiggs Taylor
  • Ruth DonnellyMartha
  • Craig StevensKen Paine
  • Fred AldrichDetective at Staff Meeting (uncredited)
  • Tom ColemanDetective at Staff Meeting (uncredited)