Bibliograph

The breaking point, Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; a Warner Bros-First National picture ; screenplay by Ranald MacDougall ; produced by Jerry Wald ; director, Michael Curtiz

Type

Label

The breaking point, Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; a Warner Bros-First National picture ; screenplay by Ranald MacDougall ; produced by Jerry Wald ; director, Michael Curtiz

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated

Main title

The breaking point

Medium

videorecording DVD

Responsibility statement

Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; a Warner Bros-First National picture ; screenplay by Ranald MacDougall ; produced by Jerry Wald ; director, Michael Curtiz

Runtime

Series statement

The Criterion collection, 889

Summary

Harry Morgan, an honest charter-boat captain facing hard times, takes on dangerous cargo to save his boat, support his family, and preserve his dignity. Left in the lurch by a freeloading passenger, Harry starts to entertain the criminal propositions of a sleazy lawyer, as well as the playful come-ons of a cheeky blonde, making a series of compromises that stretch his morality, and his marriage, farther than he'll admit

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Contributor

Genre