Cry of the City
“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.
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
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.
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Cast of Cry of the City
Victor Mature
Lt. Candella
Richard Conte
Martin Rome
Fred Clark
Lt Collins
Shelley Winters
Brenda Martingale
Betty Garde
Miss Pruett
Berry Kroeger
W. A. Niles
Tommy Cook
Tony Rome
Debra Paget
Teena Riconti
Hope Emerson
Rose Given
Roland Winters
Ledbetter
Walter Baldwin
Orvy
June Storey
Miss Boone, Nurse
Cry of the City — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cry of the City in United States?
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▸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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