Storm Center (1956)
Overview
Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1778 |
Directed By
Daniel Taradash
Crew
Elick Moll
Daniel Taradash
William A. Lyon
Julian Blaustein
Burnett Guffey
George Duning
Daniel Taradash
Helen Hunt
Saul Bass
Cary Odell
Frank Tuttle
Carter DeHaven Jr.
Clay Campbell
TOP CAST
Bette Davis
Alicia Hull
Brian Keith
Paul Duncan
Kim Hunter
Martha Lockridge
Paul Kelly
Judge Robert Ellerbe
Joe Mantell
George Slater
Kevin Coughlin
Freddie Slater
Sally Brophy
Laura Slater
Curtis Cooksey
Stacey Martin
Kathryn Grant
Hazel Levering
Edward Platt
Rev. Wilson
Howard Wierum
Mayor Levering
Michael Raffetto
Edgar Greenbaum
Joseph Kearns
Mr. Morrisey
Howard Wendell
Sen. Bascomb
Burt Mustin
Carl (uncredited)
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