Under Pressure is a 1935 American drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Borden Chase, Lester Cole and Noel Pierce, and starring Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen, Florence Rice, Marjorie Rambeau, Charles Bickford and Sig Ruman. It was released on February 1, 1935, by Fox Film Corporation.
Chase wrote a story based on his Holland Tunnel experience with Edward Doherty. Film rights were bought by Fox Films who hired Chase to adapt the book and act as a technical adviser. Chase later adapted it into the novel East River.
The film was also known as East River and Man Lock.
Cast
Edmund Lowe as Shocker Dugan
Victor McLaglen as Jumbo Smith
Florence Rice as Pat Dodge
Marjorie Rambeau as Amelia 'Amy' Hardcastle
Charles Bickford as Nipper Moran
Sig Ruman as Doctor
Roger Imhof as George Breck
Warner Richmond as Weasel
James Donlan as Corky