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The Narrow Margin

1952 · 1h 11m · Released

NR Thriller, Crime

A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.3 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Narrow Margin

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube TV and TCM.

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Trailer

Narrow Margin 1952 Trailer

Top cast and crew

Richard Fleischer Director
Charles McGraw Det. Sgt. Walter Brown
Marie Windsor Mrs. Frankie Neall
Jacqueline White Ann Sinclair
GG Gordon Gebert Tommy Sinclair
Queenie Leonard Mrs. Troll
David Clarke Joseph Kemp
PV Peter Virgo Densel
Don Beddoe Det. Sgt. Gus Forbes
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Frequently asked questions about The Narrow Margin

Where can I watch The Narrow Margin in the United States?

The Narrow Margin is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Narrow Margin for free?

Not free in the United States right now. The Narrow Margin needs a subscription to YouTube TV and TCM, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for The Narrow Margin?

The Narrow Margin scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Narrow Margin?

The Narrow Margin stars Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White, Gordon Gebert, and Queenie Leonard. Richard Fleischer is the director.

How long is The Narrow Margin?

The Narrow Margin runs 1h 11m (71 minutes).

When did The Narrow Margin come out?

The Narrow Margin was released on May 3, 1952.

Which studio made The Narrow Margin?

The Narrow Margin was produced by RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for The Narrow Margin?

The Narrow Margin was made on a budget of $10,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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