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Cry of the City

1948·Movie·NR·95 min·6.7(74)

From the heart of its people comes the ... cry of the city.

Petty crook and cop-killer Martin Rome, in bad shape from wounds in the hospital prison ward, still refuses to help slimy lawyer Niles clear his client by confessing to another crime. Police Lt. Candella must check Niles' allegation; a friend of the Rome family, he walks a tightrope between sentiment and cynicism. When Martin fears Candella will implicate his girlfriend Teena, he'll do anything to protect her. How many others will he drag down to disaster with him?

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About Cry of the City

Cry of the City is a 1948 English-language crime and drama film directed by Robert Siodmak. The cast is led by Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.

Cry of the City was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on September 29, 1948, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Robert Siodmak
Writers
Richard Murphy
Release date
September 29, 1948
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
20th Century Fox
#new york city#gangster#crooked lawyer#film noir

Cry of the City cast & crew

Cry of the City was directed by Robert Siodmak and written by Richard Murphy.

The cast features Victor Mature as Lt. Candella, Richard Conte as Martin Rome, Fred Clark as Lt Collins, Shelley Winters as Brenda Martingale, Betty Garde as Miss Pruett, and Berry Kroeger as W. A. Niles.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Lloyd Ahern Sr., and it was produced by Sol C. Siegel and Darryl F. Zanuck.

Is Cry of the City worth watching?

Cry of the City holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Cry of the City is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Cry of the City

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Cast of Cry of the City

Victor Mature

Victor Mature

Lt. Candella

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

Martin Rome

Fred Clark

Fred Clark

Lt Collins

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Brenda Martingale

Betty Garde

Betty Garde

Miss Pruett

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

W. A. Niles

Tommy Cook

Tommy Cook

Tony Rome

Debra Paget

Debra Paget

Teena Riconti

Hope Emerson

Hope Emerson

Rose Given

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

Ledbetter

Walter Baldwin

Walter Baldwin

Orvy

June Storey

June Storey

Miss Boone, Nurse

Cry of the City — FAQs

Where can I watch Cry of the City in United States?

Cry of the City is streaming on fuboTV in United States.

Is Cry of the City on fuboTV?

Yes — Cry of the City is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Cry of the City in?

Cry of the City is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cry of the City?

Cry of the City runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).

What is Cry of the City rated?

Cry of the City is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 74 ratings.

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