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Portland Exposé (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1957, Portland Exposé is a drama and crime film directed by Harold D. Schuster, running about 72 minutes. “THE PICTURE THEY TRIED TO STOP! Hotter than "Phenix City"!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The owner of a tavern is pressured by the local mob to go into business with them, and figures it's better all around if he does that rather than cause trouble. However, when he starts to see what kind of place his nice little neighborhood bar is turning into, and when one of the mob's goons tries to rape his daughter, he decides to fight them.

Who’s in it. Portland Exposé stars Edward Binns as George Madison, Carolyn Craig as Ruth Madison, Virginia Gregg as Clara Madison and Lawrence Dobkin as Garnell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Portland Exposé has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Portland Exposé page.

If you liked it. Fans of Portland Exposé tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Portland Exposé (1957)?
In US, Portland Exposé is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Portland Exposé worth watching?
Portland Exposé holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Portland Exposé?
Portland Exposé stars Edward Binns, Carolyn Craig, Virginia Gregg, Lawrence Dobkin and Frank Gorshin.
When was Portland Exposé released?
Portland Exposé was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.