description Call Northside 777 Overview
Call Northside 777 recounts the investigation by a Chicago reporter into the wrongful conviction of Frank Wiecek for murder. The film depicts Wiecek’s imprisonment following a 1932 incident linked to organized crime during Prohibition, and the journalist's efforts to overturn the original verdict. James Stewart portrays the determined reporter pursuing justice in this true story.
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info Call Northside 777 Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1948 |
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Is Call Northside 777 based on a true case?
Yes, the 1948 film is based on the wrongful-conviction case of Joseph Majczek, represented in the film by Frank Wiecek. The story begins with the 1932 murder of Chicago police officer John W. Bundy during Prohibition.
Who plays the reporter in Call Northside 777?
James Stewart plays Chicago Times reporter P.J. McNeal, who reopens the investigation into Wiecek's conviction. Richard Conte plays Frank Wiecek, while Kasia Orzazewski plays his determined mother Tillie.
What does the title Call Northside 777 refer to?
The title refers to a classified advertisement placed by Wiecek's mother seeking information about the real killers. In the film, the ad offers a $5,000 reward and tells informants to call Northside 777.
Who directed and distributed Call Northside 777?
Henry Hathaway directed the film, which was distributed by 20th Century-Fox in 1948. Its semi-documentary style combines newspaper investigation with a crime drama about an eleven-year-old wrongful-conviction case.
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