Odds Against Tomorrow
Disgraced former police officer David Burke (Ed Begley) is looking for a way to make some quick money. When he decides to rob a bank, he calls on mean ex-con Earl Slater (Robert Ryan) and black entertainer Johnny Ingram (Harry Belafonte) to help him pull off the heist. Johnny is reluctant to agree but is forced to reconsider because of his significant gambling debts, while racist Earl balks because of Johnny's involvement. Ultimately, though, they must work together to get the job done.
Release Date
October 15, 1959
Running Time
95 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Starring
Harry Belafonte
Robert Ryan
Shelley Winters
Ed Begley
Gloria Grahame
Credits
Director Robert Wise
Screenplay Abraham Polonsky, Nelson Gidding
Producer Robert Wise
Cinematography Joseph C. Brun
Editing Dede Allen
Music John Lewis
Distributor United Artists
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