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In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
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- When did Call Northside 777 come out?
- Call Northside 777 was released in 1948.
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- Call Northside 777 runs about 1h 51m (111 minutes).
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- Call Northside 777 stars James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, and Helen Walker.
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