Odds Against Tomorrow
Seen it?1959 | 96 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 The Night of the Hunter or The Asphalt Jungle, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- 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 29K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Wise
- Robert RyanEarle Slater
- Harry BelafonteJohnny Ingram
- Ed BegleyDave Burke
- Shelley WintersLorry
- Gloria GrahameHelen
- Will KuluvaBacco
- Kim HamiltonRuth Ingram
- Mae BarnesAnnie
- Richard BrightCoco
- Carmen De LavalladeKittie