Cry of the City
"From the heart of its people comes the ... cry of the city."
Originally released in 1948. Cry of the City is a crime/drama film. directed by Robert Siodmak.
Starring Victor Mature, Richard Conte, and Fred Clark
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (71 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cry of the City about?
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. Ca...
Who directed Cry of the City?
Cry of the City was directed by Robert Siodmak.
How long is Cry of the City?
Cry of the City has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Cry of the City released?
Cry of the City was released on September 29, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cry of the City?
The main cast of Cry of the City includes Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark, Shelley Winters, Betty Garde.