The Turning Point (1952 film)

The Turning Point
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	William Dieterle
Produced by	Irving Asher
Written by	Warren Duff Horace McCoy (story)
Starring	William Holden Edmond O'Brien Alexis Smith
Cinematography	Lionel Lindon
Edited by	George Tomasini
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release dates	November 15, 1952 (1952-11-15) (U.S.)
Running time	85 min
Country	United States
Language	English

The Turning Point is a 1952 crime syndicate drama based on Horace McCoy's novel Storm in the City, starring William Holden and Edmond O'Brien. It was inspired by the Kefauver Committee's hearings dealing with organized crime.^[1]

Plot

John Conroy, a crusading district attorney, is tasked to crack down on a crime syndicate, which proves more dangerous because the mob has many city officials under their control. He is assisted by a newspaper man, Jerry McKibbon, who does not think Conroy is tough enough to handle this almost impossible assignment. McKibbon finds his efforts are also compromised by political corruption. McKibbon is eventually shot down by an out-of-town assassin who was hired to kill him at a boxing match.

Location Filming in Downtown Los Angeles

Several locations of historical interest in Downtown Los Angeles can be seen in this film. The original Angel's Flight funicular railway is part of one scene. The Hotel Belmont can also be seen. Neither of these landmarks remain. Other buildings which can be seen are the San Fernando Building in the Bank District and a Metropolitan Water District building at 3rd and Broadway.

Featured cast

External links

• The Turning Point at the Internet Movie Database
• The Turning Point at the American Film Institute Catalog
• The Turning Point at AllMovie
• The Turning Point at the TCM Movie Database

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