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Cry of the City

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Cry of the City
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1948-09-29
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (66 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.1575
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Victor Mature

Victor Mature

as Lt. Candella

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

as Martin Rome

Fred Clark

Fred Clark

as Lt Collins

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

as Brenda Martingale

Betty Garde

Betty Garde

as Miss Pruett

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

as W. A. Niles

Tommy Cook

Tommy Cook

as Tony Rome

Debra Paget

Debra Paget

as Teena Riconti

Hope Emerson

Hope Emerson

as Rose Given

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

as Ledbetter

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Cry of the City (trailer) - Out on BFI Blu-ray & DVD 22 August | BFI DVD

Shelley Winters *Cry of the City* (1948)..

External Links

Keywords

new york citygangstercrooked lawyerfilm noir

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cry of the City?

Cry of the City is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1948-09-29.

Who are the main actors in Cry of the City?

The main cast includes Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark, Shelley Winters, Betty Garde, .

Where can I watch Cry of the City online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Cry of the City is available.

Is Cry of the City based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Cry of the City?

Cry of the City has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 66 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Cry of the City?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Cry of the City?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Cry of the City filmed?

Cry of the City was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Cry of the City?

The total runtime of Cry of the City is 95 minutes.

Is Cry of the City suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Cry of the City?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cry of the City.

Does Cry of the City have a post-credit scene?

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