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Tragedy in a Temporary Town

February 19, 1956 0h 56m 6.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1956. Tragedy in a Temporary Town is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Sidney Lumet. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lloyd Bridges, Jack Warden, and Rafael Campos

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old girl Dotty Fisher is assaulted at a construction camp. In the wake of this incident, the construction workers form a vigilante group led by the hot-headed Frank Doran in order to find the person responsible for the attack. After the group erroneously assume that innocent Puerto Rican Raphael Infante is guilty of the crime, only one lone man named Alec Beggs dares to stand up to the angry mob

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 19, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 0h 56m 56 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Showcase Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tragedy in a Temporary Town about?

Fifteen-year-old girl Dotty Fisher is assaulted at a construction camp. In the wake of this incident, the construction workers form a vigilante group led by the hot-headed Frank Doran in order to f...

Who directed Tragedy in a Temporary Town?

Tragedy in a Temporary Town was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is Tragedy in a Temporary Town?

Tragedy in a Temporary Town has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).

When was Tragedy in a Temporary Town released?

Tragedy in a Temporary Town was released on February 19, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tragedy in a Temporary Town?

The main cast of Tragedy in a Temporary Town includes Lloyd Bridges, Jack Warden, Rafael Campos, Robert Emhardt, Vivian Nathan.