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Chicago Deadline

Chicago Deadline

Chicago Deadline
1949 1h 26m6.5

Chicago Deadline

“He's a fighting reporter making front page history!”

DramaCrime
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On Chicago's South Side reporter Ed Ames finds the body of a dead girl. Her address book leads to a host of names of men frightened by her death but claiming never to have known her. Ames comes to know quite a lot, dangerously so.

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DirectorLewis Allen
ScreenplayWarren Duff
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 3, 1949
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 26m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes14
GenresDrama, Crime
StudioParamount Pictures

Photos12

Cast

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Ed Adams

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Rosita Jean D'Ur

June Havoc

June Havoc

Leona

Irene Hervey

Irene Hervey

Belle Dorset

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Tommy Ditman

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

Solly Wellman

Harold Vermilyea

Harold Vermilyea

Anstruder

Shepperd Strudwick

Shepperd Strudwick

Blacky Franchot

Dave Willock

Dave Willock

Pig

Gavin Muir

Gavin Muir

G. G. Temple

John Beal

John Beal

Paul Jean d'Ur

Tom Powers

Tom Powers

Howard

Howard Freeman

Howard Freeman

Hotspur Shaner

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Paul Lees

Bat

Margaret Field

Margaret Field

Minerva

Harry Antrim

Harry Antrim

Gribbe

Roy Roberts

Roy Roberts

Jerry Cavanaugh

Marietta Canty

Marietta Canty

Hazel

Carole Mathews

Carole Mathews

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Deadline

Where can I watch Chicago Deadline?

Chicago Deadline (1949) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Chicago Deadline about?

On Chicago's South Side reporter Ed Ames finds the body of a dead girl. Her address book leads to a host of names of men frightened by her death but claiming never to have known her. Ames comes to know quite a lot, dangerously so.

Who directed Chicago Deadline?

Chicago Deadline (1949) was directed by Lewis Allen. The film is a Drama, Crime production with a runtime of 1h 26m, rated 6.5/10.

How long is Chicago Deadline?

Chicago Deadline runs 1h 26m (86 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.5/10 from 14 votes. Genre: Drama, Crime.

Is Chicago Deadline worth watching?

Chicago Deadline is rated 6.5/10 by 14 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Crime fans.