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Edge of Doom - Film Noir
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Edge of Doom

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Edge of Doom is a 1950 American crime drama commonly classified as film noir, directed by Mark Robson and produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions. Farley Granger plays Martin Lynn, a financially distressed young man who kills a priest after being refused help with his mother's funeral, while Dana Andrews plays Father Thomas Roth, a priest who tries to guide him toward repentance. The film is suited to viewers studying postwar crime melodramas, religious themes, and classic Hollywood noir.

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Who does Farley Granger play in Edge of Doom?

Farley Granger plays Martin Lynn, a financially distressed young man. Martin kills a priest after being refused help with his mother's funeral needs.

When was Edge of Doom released?

Edge of Doom was released in 1950. It is commonly classified as an American crime drama and film noir.

Who directed Edge of Doom?

Mark Robson directed Edge of Doom. The film was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions.

What crime sets the story of Edge of Doom in motion?

Martin Lynn murders a priest after the priest refuses to help with arrangements connected to Martin's mother. The crime creates the moral and legal crisis at the center of the film.

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