Call Northside 777

"It couldn't happen... but it did!"

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Call Northside 777

Released: Feb 13, 1948

Runtime: 1h 51m

Rating: ⭐ 6.7 / 10

Crime Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

P.J. 'Jim' McNeal

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

Frank W. Wiecek

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Brian Kelly

Helen Walker

Helen Walker

Laura McNeal

Betty Garde

Betty Garde

Wanda Skutnik

Kasia Orzazewski

Kasia Orzazewski

Tillie Wiecek

Joanne De Bergh

Joanne De Bergh

Helen Wiecek

Howard Smith

Howard Smith

K.L. Palmer

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Parole Board Chairman

John McIntire

John McIntire

Sam Faxon