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When a patrol cop is shot and killed, small time crook Frank Wiecek ...
Call Northside 777
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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Call Northside 777
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 13, 1948
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Crime, Drama
User Score
66%
Original Title
Call Northside 777
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Director
Henry Hathaway
Description
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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