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Movie Info

Release Date: August 27, 1937
Runtime: 93 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Crime
Budget: $900,000
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
83%
Tomatometer
🎬
7.0/10
TMDB
146 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
9,562 votes
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Dead End

1937

"Hope flickers in the shadows of despair."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Dead End: Cradle of Crime? 🇪🇸 ES: Callejón sin salida? 🇵🇹 PT: Beco Sem Saída? 🇮🇹 IT: Strada Sbarrata? 🇷🇴 RO: Periferie All international titles (7) →
Drama Crime 93 min 7.2/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1938 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Claire Trevor

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $900,000
Revenue: $0
Profit -$-900,000
ROI -100%

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Dead End is directed by William Wyler .

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Crew & Production

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Dead End

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  • William Wyler faced significant challenges during the production of 'Dead End', particularly in capturing the gritty atmosphere of New York City slums, which he achieved through extensive location shooting and the use of realistic set designs.

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  • Sylvia Sidney was cast in 'Dead End' after her acclaimed performance in 'Street Scene', which helped establish her as a leading actress in the late 1930s.

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  • During a scene where Humphrey Bogart's character interacts with the children, one of the kids accidentally drops a prop, which was left in the final cut, showcasing the spontaneous nature of the filming process.

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  • William Wyler later collaborated with Joel McCrea in the film 'The Good Fairy', further solidifying their working relationship in Hollywood.

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  • The film's focus on the struggles of the urban poor and the impact of crime on youth has influenced later films that explore similar themes, such as 'The Outsiders' and 'A Bronx Tale'.

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  • The character of 'Dannie' portrayed by Joel McCrea was initially written as a more straightforward hero, but Wyler's direction added layers of complexity to the character, reflecting the film's darker themes.

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