1959 Odds Against Tomorrow An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare. Credits Director Robert Wise Producer Robert Wise Writers Abraham Polonsky , Nelson Gidding Cinematographer Joseph C. Brun Composer John Lewis Cast Robert Ryan , Harry Belafonte , Ed Begley , Shelley Winters , Gloria Grahame , Will Kuluva , Kim Hamilton , Mae Barnes , Richard Bright , Carmen De Lavallade Studios United Artists , HarBel Productions Genres Drama Crime Thriller Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax