The Narrow Margin (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1952, The Narrow Margin is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 71 minutes. “A Fortune If They Seal Her Lips!...A Bullet If They Fail!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a tense train ride.
Who’s in it. The Narrow Margin stars Charles McGraw as Det. Sgt. Walter Brown, Marie Windsor as Mrs. Frankie Neall, Jacqueline White as Ann Sinclair and Gordon Gebert as Tommy Sinclair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Narrow Margin has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Narrow Margin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Narrow Margin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Narrow Margin (1952)?
- In US, The Narrow Margin 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 The Narrow Margin worth watching?
- The Narrow Margin holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Narrow Margin?
- The Narrow Margin stars Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White, Gordon Gebert and Queenie Leonard.
- When was The Narrow Margin released?
- The Narrow Margin was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.