Joe Stemme Bristling drama with elements of what some have termed 'Newspaper Noir'. Bogart plays a big city Newspaper editor named Ed Hutchenson who finds out his paper is being sold. But, there's one big story his staff is investigating, one that provides both danger and opportunity. Local crime boss Tomas Reinzi (Martin Gabel) will do anything to stop the presses. Writer Director Richard Brooks (IN COLD BLOOD) has fashioned a corker of tale which not only champions the freedom of the press, but is packed with a terrific group of colorful characters and actors. Superb supporting cast including Kim Hunter, Warren Stevens, Ed Begley, Audrey Christie and Jim Backus. Ethel Barrymore plays the embattled Newspaper publisher with strength and dignity (a double bill with Spielberg's THE POST is in order with Streep playing a real life version of such a female publisher).DEADLINE USA occassionally can get a bit preachy, but, it's a solid, well-paced drama with a punch. Needless to say, it's message remains salient today. P.S. Bogart fans will enjoy a couple of in-jokes playing upon his past: 1. His line: "I've never been to Paris" 2. When he jokes when being forced into the bad guy's car: "Am I being taken for a ride?"

oOoBarracuda Ever since I heard a year ago that Deadline - U.S.A. was finally getting a DVD release I was thrilled, I set a reminder on my phone and pre-ordered; I couldn't wait to finally watch one of the Bogie films that had eluded me for years. Directed by Richard Brooks in 1952 and starring, along with Bogart, Ethel Barrymore, and Kim Hunter, Deadline - U.S.A. explores the quest an editor and a few reporters embark upon to save their newspaper. One of the more emotionally varied roles of Humphrey Bogart, Deadline - U.S.A. is a pure treat for fans of cinema.Ed Hutcheson (Humphrey Bogart) is a hardened editor who has devoted his life and his happiness to the New York Day, the daily paper that has consumed his life for years. When it is made public that the paper is going to be sold, many reporters flee looking for other work, some stick around trying to finish their current stories. At first, Hutcheson accepts incoming unemployment with trepidatious willfulness, thinking that he will finally be able to have a life and hopefully resume his marriage with his ex-wife, Nora (Kim Hunter). He seeks her out after a night of drinking through his woes over the paper's sale, only to find out that she will be marrying another. When one of his reporters is badly beaten, Hutcheson knows that there is more to a story he was pursuing than initially imagined. Hutcheson commits to uncovering the truth, and his small band of remaining reporters are just as determined. The troupe soon finds out that a gangster that has run the city for years is behind the beating and attempted suppression of Hutcheson and his team. A committed team of crusaders Hutcheson only has three issues left to solve the case and save the paper.Years of waiting for the DVD release of Deadline - U.S.A. was not for naught, as I would rank it among one of Bogart's best roles. He was as much a detective in this film as he was in The Big Sleep. The determination and drive Bogart embodied with this role was phenomenal, and a role that only Bogart could have fulfilled--he completely steals the show. Not only was Bogart just as much of a detective in this role as he is in his famous detective roles, but he was also more gangster. Such a wonderful tightrope walk between physically imposing and intellectually threatening, Bogart proves his acting mastery. The Humphrey Bogart Eyes moment happens when Bogart has dinner with his ex-wife, who he is still trying to convince to come back to him. Nora shares with him her desire to be "enough" for someone. She knows she will never be enough for Hutcheson because he is constantly consumed by the paper. The second time he is pulled away from their dinner to answer an urgent phone call is proof enough for Nora and she leaves the restaurant before he returns from his call. The look Bogart's eyes emote in the moment that he realizes he may have lost the last chance with his one true love is absolute perfection. Anyone that has ever suffered a broken heart knows that this Humphrey Bogart Eyes moment is a perfect illustration of the pain in his heart at that moment.

Diego_rjc Up until this afternoon, I though the best journalism movie was 'All the President's Men'. But when I watched this movie on cable TV, I was proved wrong. 'All the Presidents's Men' comes close, but 'Deadline - U.S.A.' is much better.The movie is about a big city Newspaper called 'The Day' that is about to close and be sold to the rival, because of the owners' heirs. But 'The Day' editor (Humphrey Bogart) tries to prevent the closing down of the newspaper by investigating a gangster, Thomas Rienzi. Going from this, the story takes lots of unexpected turns, with an excellent character's development and mix-up of events. The whole supporting cast is marvelous, so is Bogey. No one really stands out, because they all did an excellent job. It's one of those movies where people doesn't seem to be acting, because everything looks so natural. The working environment on 'The Day' looks very real, it seems like you are there investigating with Bogey and his crew.I always liked Richard Brooks, and after this one, I'm definitely gonna watch much more of his movies. 'In Cold Blood' and 'Cat On a Hot Tin Roof' are between my favorite movies, and this one definitely joined the list. In every other aspect the movie is also marvelous, from the editing to the cinematography, from the art-direction to the set- decoration.Overral, this is an excellent movie that is a perfect tribute to the journalism profession. The best journalistic movie I've ever seen, with everything looking so natural. It is also great to see how the newspapers worked back in the day. It's a shame that it isn't on DVD yet.10/10. Absolutely perfect.

barrymn1 Richard Brooks wrote and directed this amazing film about the death of a quality newspaper. The detail about it's day-to-day workings are fascinating.Besides Bogart, in one of his very best roles, you get to see why Ethel Barrymore was considered one of the greatest actresses of the Twentieth Century. She's marvelous here.The supporting cast is really strong, but I have single out both Ed Begley and Jim Backus. Begley usually played mean types; here he's playing a honest, hardworking assistant to Bogart and he's really good.Most people don't know how good an actor Backus was. His performance here, as well as is in "Pat & Mike" show that he really had the chops to pull off a dramatic role, although both characters have their light side.The only that bogs down the film is Kim Hunter as Bogart's ex-wife and "love interest". She's a great actress, but she way too youthful for this part and after her performance in "Streetcar", this seemed a bit phoned-in. It's not Hunter's fault....it's the part.This is one of the remaining major Bogart films that have not yet come out on DVD, and it would certainly be appropriate for Fox to get with it.