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In which film did Kazan act before becoming a director?

  • City for Conquest

  • Grapes of Wrath

  • The Maltese Falcon

  • Casablanca

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City for Conquest, released in 1940, marked Elia Kazan's acting debut before his transition to directing. This crime drama, directed by Anatole Litvak, featured Kazan in a supporting role alongside James Cagney. The film follows the story of a young man who rises through the ranks of a criminal organization in New York City, exploring themes of ambition, corruption, and the pursuit of power.
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