An africanamerican prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate with bigoted nazi. I came to watch pressure point 1962 to see bobby darin in a dramatic role. Explaining the tragic results of the case, the older psychiatrist encourages his younger. This period is often referred to as the golden age of hollywood. Who knew that bobby darin could give such a performance. Pressure point 1962 rotten tomatoes unable to get through to a particularly hostile patient, psychiatrist peter falk goes to grayhaired senior shrink sidney poitier for advice. A film that, while a product of its time remains chillingly immediate in its depiction of hate, pressure point has sidney poitier as a prison psychiatrist, who, much to his own. Its pressure point, which almost but not quite made a fullblown movie star out of bobby darin. Sidney poitier, peter falk, bobby darin, barry gordon, pressure point unfolds when a young psychiatrist peter falk, tvs columbo, exasperated by his failed attempts to help a black patient who hates whites asks to be reassigned. Pressure point is a 1962 psychological drama film about a prison psychiatrist who is called upon to treat a nazi sympathizer during world war ii. A child is waiting 1963 music teacher jean hansen judy garland works with children at a state mental hospital.
Pressure point 1962 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Classical hollywood cinema, or the classical hollywood narrative, are terms used in film history which designate both a visual and sound style for making motion pictures and a mode of production used in the american film industry between 1927 and 1963. Gallery of 4 movie poster and cover images for pressure point 1962. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Although often at odds with the autocratic director, dr.
This is a dramatic film that makes its point and leaves you satisfied with the final conclusion. At the same time falks television work gained increasing notice, and he won his first emmy award for a 1962 performance in the anthology series the dick powell show. But its too intelligent to settle for exploitation formulas. The film was based on the short story destinys tot by robert lindner. Pressure point 1962 title sequence the movie title. An africanamerican prison psychiatrist sidney poitier finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate bobby darin with.
His other movies in the early 1960s included pressure point 1962, its a mad, mad, mad, mad world 1963, robin and the 7 hoods 1964, and the great race 1965. Start by selecting add to favorites on the info screen of any show, movie or team. The image measures 2006 3000 pixels and is 670 kilobytes large. Its the sort of film that could have and has capsized many a director. There are a couple of noteworthy scenes in this movie. High resolution movie poster image for pressure point 1962. Sidney poitier is starring, alongside bobby darin, peter falk. A pressure point is an area on the human body that may produce significant pain or other effects when manipulated pressure point may also refer to. The film is most impressive for its refusal to pander to an audience whose enjoyment might be enhanced if all the conflicts between the protagonists were resolved.
Pressure point 1962 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. A film that, while a product of its time remains chillingly immediate in its depiction of hate, pressure point has sidney poitier as a prison psychiatrist, who, much to his own surprise, is tasked with trying to get through to a virulently racist, antisocial nazi sympathizer played by bobby darin, leading to a disturbingly textured study of racism, hatred, and the horrific way it takes root in the human mind. Pressure point is a film directed by hubert cornfield and starring sidney poitier, bobby darin, peter falk. Pressure point is a film directed by hubert cornfield with sidney poitier, bobby darin, peter falk, carl benton reid, year. Pressure point is a 1962 american film directed by hubert cornfield and starring sidney poitier and bobby darin. The first one taking place in jail when darins americannazi character. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Pressure point first aid, a point on the body where direct pressure is applied to constrict blood flow in the event of bleeding acupuncture point. Set shortly after wwii, bobby darrin plays an american nazi in prison for his role in a small riot. Pressure point 1962 is a drama movie starring sidney poitier and bobby darin. Watch for free download pressure point movie online with single fill out the form by clicking on the image of the sign up button. Unable to get through to a particularly hostile patient, psychiatrist peter falk goes to grayhaired senior shrink sidney poitier for advice. Pressure point 1962 hubert cornfield, stanley kramer, sidney poitier, bobby darin, peter falk, drama april 19, 2017 an africanamerican prison psychiatrist sidney poitier finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate bobby darin with.
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Pressure point sidney poitier bobby darin peter falk 1962 a psychiatrist sidney poitier analyzes a sleepless nazi bobby darin imprisoned by the u. In a 20year career from 1955 to 1975, he directed only a dozen films and tv episodes. I was ready to see a rough, mean and pyscopathic darin. Jul 17, 2018 pressure point 1962 codirectors hubert cornfield and stanley kramer created a powerful and terrifying portrait of the psychology of indoctrination in the overlooked film pressure point. Enjoy all the albums new movie with all faves movie streaming in. In this catandmouse political thriller, a talented african american psychiatrist must treat a cunning, paranoiac nazi sympathizer. This prompts poitier to recall his experiences during. Pressure point movie posters from movie poster shop. Deadly government assassin sebastian dellacourt botches a job. Pressure point first aid, a point on the body where direct pressure is applied to constrict blood flow in the event of bleeding.
An africanamerican prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate. Pressure point 1962 91 min frustrated by his inability to help an africanamerican patient who hates whites, a psychiatrist peter falk asks his superior sidney poitier to release him from the case. Like all his other performances, the role is flawless. Pressure point is a 1962 psychological drama film about a prison psychiatrist who is called upon to treat a nazi. A doctor poitier in a psychiatric institution is asked to reassign a patient to a. Watch pressure point starring sidney poitier in this drama on directv. After turning in powerful dramatic performances in pressure point 1962 and captain newman md 1963, darin graduated from pop personality to serious actor. It is about a black prison psychiatrist is assigned the distasteful task of helping a paranoid american nazi charged with sedition. Pressure point 1962 pressure point unfolds when a young psychiatrist peter falk, tvs columbo. With don mogavero, steve railsback, larry linville, linda ljoka. Overview of pressure point, 1962, directed by hubert cornfield, with sidney poitier, bobby darin, peter falk, at turner classic movies. Pressure point, bluray, dramaclassics, 887090116602. Lee pogostin, cornfield, based on a story by robert lindner.
Title sequence from pressure point 1962, directed by hubert cornfield, starring sidney poitier, bobby darin, peter falk, carl benton reid, mary munday. In pressure point, sidney stars as the character simply known as doctor. The image measures 350 500 pixels and is 93 kilobytes large. Pressure point the 1962 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. The film i highly recommend and always praise is 1965s a patch of blue. An africanamerican prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate with bigoted. Pressure point 1962 hubert cornfield cast and crew. An africanamerican prison psychiatrist sidney poitier finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate bobby darin with bigoted nazi tendencies. A genuine psychological drama, this is a film that takes place almost.
Certainly in a league with eliah kazans a face in the crowd starring andy griffith. Pressure point 1962 the name of hubert cornfield 19292006 does not loom large over hollywood. Also starring the one and only peter falk, who will always be colombo to me. The superior relates a case from his own past during world war ii when he treated a young nazi bobby darin who despised blacks. Find movie and film cast and crew information for pressure point 1962 hubert cornfield on allmovie.
An africanamerican prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate with bigoted nazi tendencies. Pressure point 1962 hubert cornfield, stanley kramer. One of the pioneering films of the early sixties, allowing for more freedom of the screen in terms of both subject matter and style, still waits to be rediscovered. This is truly spectacular and could one of those rare amazing.
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