Pressure Point (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1962, Pressure Point is a drama film directed by Hubert Cornfield, running about 90 minutes. “The boiling point of two men who mutinied against the world and each other!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An African-American prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate with bigoted Nazi tendencies.
Who’s in it. Pressure Point stars Sidney Poitier as Doctor, Bobby Darin as Patient, Barry Gordon as Patient (as a boy) and Peter Falk as Young Psychiatrist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Pressure Point has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pressure Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pressure Point tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pressure Point (1962)?
- In US, Pressure Point is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pressure Point worth watching?
- Pressure Point holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pressure Point?
- Pressure Point stars Sidney Poitier, Bobby Darin, Barry Gordon, Peter Falk and Carl Benton Reid.
- When was Pressure Point released?
- Pressure Point was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.