Side Street
“Where temptation lurks!”
A struggling young father-to-be gives in to temptation and impulsively steals an envelope of money from the office of a corrupt attorney. Instead of a few hundred dollars, it contains $30,000. When he decides to return the money, things go wrong - and that is only the beginning of his troubles.
Where to watch Side Street in United States
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Where is Side Street streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Side Street
Side Street is a 1950 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by Farley Granger, Cathy O'Donnell, James Craig. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Side Street was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on March 23, 1950, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Writers
- Sydney Boehm
- Release date
- March 23, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Side Street cast & crew
Side Street was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Sydney Boehm.
The cast features Farley Granger as Joe Norson, Cathy O'Donnell as Ellen Norson, James Craig as George Garsell / Mr. Howard, Paul Kelly as Capt. Walter Anderson, Jean Hagen as Harriette Sinton, and Paul Harvey as Emil Lorrison.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lennie Hayton, cinematography is by Joseph Ruttenberg, and it was produced by Sam Zimbalist.
Is Side Street worth watching?
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, Side Street is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Side Street
Side Street isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Side Street
Farley Granger
Joe Norson
Cathy O'Donnell
Ellen Norson
James Craig
George Garsell / Mr. Howard
Paul Kelly
Capt. Walter Anderson
Jean Hagen
Harriette Sinton
Paul Harvey
Emil Lorrison
Edmon Ryan
Victor Backett
Charles McGraw
Det. Stan Simon
Edwin Max
Nick Drumman / Stevenson
Adele Jergens
Lucille 'Lucky' Colner
Harry Bellaver
Larry Giff (cabdriver)
Whit Bissell
Harold Simpson (chief teller)
Side Street — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Side Street in United States?
Side Street is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Side Street in?
Side Street is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Side Street?
Side Street runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Side Street rated?
Side Street is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 45 ratings.
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