TMDb Rating
6.2/10
33 verified votes
The Turning Point (1952)
CrimeDrama
85 min
"Today's most sensational story of racket-busting !"
Plot Summary
Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator. John doesn't understand why Matt is reluctant, but cynical reporter Jerry McKibbon thinks he knows: he's seen Matt with mob lieutenant Harrigan. Jerry's friendship with John is tested by the question of what to do about Matt, and by his attraction to John's girl Amanda. Meanwhile, the threatened racketeers adopt increasingly violent means of defense.
How to describe this movie
- Try: "Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator."
- Try: "A 1952 film directed by William Dieterle about special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city."
- Try: "A movie starring William Holden and Edmond O'Brien about special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city."
Keywords to include
CrimeDramaWilliam DieterleWilliam HoldenEdmond O'Brien1952
Director
William Dieterle
Top Cast
William HoldenEdmond O'BrienAlexis SmithTom TullyEd Begley
More Movies Like This
Can't find that one movie?
Try our AI-powered movie finder. Describe any scene or plot detail, and we'll identify it for you in seconds.