Edge of Doom

A Catholic priest finds himself investigating the murder of his colleague.

Cast

Dana Andrews

as Father Thomas Roth

Farley Granger

as Martin Lynn

Joan Evans

as Rita Conroy

Robert Keith

as Lieutenant Mandel

Paul Stewart

as Mr. Craig

Mala Powers

as Julie

Adele Jergens

as Irene

Harold Vermilyea

as Father Kirkman

John Ridgely

as Detective #1

Douglas Fowley

as Detective #2

Reviews

John Chard

It doesn’t take much to poison a young man’s soul. Edge of Doom is directed by Mark Robson and adapted to screenplay by Philip Yordan from the novel written by Leo Brady. It stars Dana Andrews, Farley Granger, Joan Evans, Robert Keith, Paul Stewart, Mala Powers and Adele Jergens. Music is by Hug...

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