Storm Center

Jul 31, 1956

1h 25m

★ 6.8

Who really set the town aflame?...

Overview

Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd.

Columbia Pictures

Storm Center Trailers

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Cast

Alicia Hull

Bette Davis

Paul Duncan

Brian Keith

Martha Lockridge

Kim Hunter

Judge Robert Ellerbe

Paul Kelly

George Slater

Joe Mantell

Freddie Slater

Kevin Coughlin

Laura Slater

Sally Brophy

Stacey Martin

Curtis Cooksey

Hazel Levering

Kathryn Grant

Rev. Wilson

Edward Platt

Mayor Levering

Howard Wierum

Edgar Greenbaum

Michael Raffetto

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