The Breaking Point (1950) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Curtiz |
| Producer(s) | Jerry Wald |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Heist |
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The Breaking Point (1950) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Jerry Wald.
SYNOPSIS
A remake of Warner Bros.' earlier To Have and Have Not, also based on Hemingway's novel of the same title, this drama follows the struggles of hapless charter captain Harry Morgan. Morgan takes on a wealthy passenger headed for Mexico. When Morgan's passenger disappears without paying, he's left unable to cover the docking fee. His financial troubles draw him into the orbit of a shifty lawyer who involves him first in a plot to smuggle Chinese and later in the transport of a bevy of crooks who nearly take his life.
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Day 18 of Noirvember: Leona Charles in The Breaking Point (1950)
By shadowsandsatin on Nov 18, 2021 From Shadows and SatinToday?s Noirvember post shines the spotlight on Leona Charles in The Breaking Point (1950). WHAT?S THE BREAKING POINT ABOUT? World War II veteran Harry Morgan (John Garfield) operates a boat charter business in California, but his proceeds are barely enough to make the payments on the boat, let alon... Read full article
John Garfield reaches “The Breaking Point”
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 3, 2021 From Classic Movie ManJohn Garfield reaches “The Breaking Point” The Breaking Point (1950) is an American crime drama directed by Michael Curtiz and starring John Garfield and Patricia Neal. The excellent supporting cast includes Phyllis Thaxter and Juano Hernandez.John Garfield plays Harry Morgan, a spo... Read full article
The Breaking Point (1950): Updating Hemingway and Hawks
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 1, 2019 From 4 Star FilmsMichael Curtiz, to all those who revere him, has far more than Casablanca (1942) on his resume. It’s stacked with classics including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Mildred Pierce (1945), White Christmas (1954) and even a less-heralded picture like The Breaking Point. Those familiar with ... Read full article
JOHN GARFIELD: THE ORIGINAL REBEL BLOGATHON, The Breaking Point (1950)
on Mar 3, 2017 From Caftan WomanPhyllis Loves Classic Movies is hosting John Garfield: The Original Rebel blogathon running from March 3 - 5. HERE is where you'll find all the tributes to the actor. "You know how it is early in the morning on the water? Everything is quiet except for the sea gulls a long way off and you feel gre... Read full article
JOHN GARFIELD: THE ORIGINAL REBEL BLOGATHON, The Breaking Point (1950)
By Caftan Woman on Mar 3, 2017 From Caftan WomanPhyllis Loves Classic Movies is hosting John Garfield: The Original Rebel blogathon running from March 3 - 5. HERE is where you'll find all the tributes to the actor. "You know how it is early in the morning on the water? Everything is quiet except for the sea gulls a long way off and you feel gre... Read full article
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