A mentally unbalanced young man kills a priest. One of the priest's colleagues sets out to find the killer.A mentally unbalanced young man kills a priest. One of the priest's colleagues sets out to find the killer.A mentally unbalanced young man kills a priest. One of the priest's colleagues sets out to find the killer.
- Awards
- 1 win
Houseley Stevenson
- Mr. Swanson, the Florist
- (as Houseley Stevenson Sr.)
Jean Inness
- Mrs. Lally
- (as Jean Innes)
Storyline
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- TriviaAs Martin Lynn (Farley Granger) heads to the church, he first hears a brass band playing the gospel song "Yield not to Temptation." Then a choir sings the chorus of another old gospel song, "Bring them In." The lyrics to both songs are appropriate for the situation.
- GoofsAfter the priest is found dead, the crucifix is still on the desk rather than being taken as evidence. Also the police fail to check the notepad, the significance of which is noticed by Andrews.
- Quotes
Father Thomas Roth: You may have given up on God, but he won't give up on you.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Watching the Detectives (2007)
- SoundtracksSkid Row Rag
(uncredited)
Music by Paul Sprosty
Featured review
Not a timewaster, but not a masterpiece, either.
The first 40 minutes or so of Edge of Doom are quite interesting, as Farley Granger offers a character that we sympathize with and understand. Another standout is the always excellent Paul Stewart, who portrays a no-good neighbor of Granger's. But the movie becomes predictable and rather tiresome about halfway through, and the viewer is forced to endure trite dialogue and a tired climax before it's all over. Although there are several good scenes, and strong noir overtones, the overpowering religious message is a bit much, being pounded over the viewer's head like a mallet. It's not a complete waste of time, but it comes pretty close.
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- Auf des Schicksals Schneide
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- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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