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The Narrow Margin

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1952 | 71 min | Thriller, Crime

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Insomnia or Foreign Correspondent, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Fleischer

  • Charles McGrawDet. Sgt. Walter Brown
  • Marie WindsorMrs. Frankie Neall
  • Jacqueline WhiteAnn Sinclair
  • Gordon GebertTommy Sinclair
  • Queenie LeonardMrs. Troll
  • David ClarkeJoseph Kemp
  • Peter VirgoDensel
  • Don BeddoeDet. Sgt. Gus Forbes
  • Paul MaxeySam Jennings
  • Harry HarveyTrain Conductor