The Narrow Margin
1952, English. Directed by Richard Fleischer.
A Fortune If They Seal Her Lips!...A Bullet If They Fail!
A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Narrow Margin is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard FleischerDirector
- Charles McGrawDet. Sgt. Walter Brown
- Marie WindsorMrs. Frankie Neall
- Jacqueline WhiteAnn Sinclair
- Gordon GebertTommy Sinclair
- Queenie LeonardMrs. Troll
- David ClarkeJoseph Kemp
- Peter VirgoDensel
- Don BeddoeDet. Sgt. Gus Forbes
- Paul MaxeySam Jennings
- Harry HarveyTrain Conductor
- Peter BroccoVincent Yost (uncredited)
- George ChandlerAccomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Earl Felton, Martin Goldsmith, Jack Leonard
- Budget
- $10M
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The Narrow Margin: quick answers
Is The Narrow Margin worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 182 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Narrow Margin?
The Narrow Margin runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Narrow Margin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Narrow Margin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Narrow Margin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Narrow Margin is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Narrow Margin on?
The Narrow Margin is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Narrow Margin?
If you liked The Narrow Margin, try Shadow of a Doubt, Killer's Kiss, Woman on the Run.
Who directed The Narrow Margin?
The Narrow Margin (1952) was directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White.