Call Northside 777 (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1948, Call Northside 777 is a drama and crime film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 111 minutes. “It couldn't happen... but it did!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. O'Neal to look into the case. For some time, O'Neal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
Who’s in it. Call Northside 777 stars James Stewart as P.J. 'Jim' McNeal, Richard Conte as Frank W. Wiecek, Lee J. Cobb as Brian Kelly and Helen Walker as Laura McNeal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Call Northside 777 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Call Northside 777 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Call Northside 777 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Call Northside 777 (1948)?
- In US, Call Northside 777 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Call Northside 777 worth watching?
- Call Northside 777 holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Call Northside 777?
- Call Northside 777 stars James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, Helen Walker and Betty Garde.
- When was Call Northside 777 released?
- Call Northside 777 was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.