Hell Is a City
"Murder money stained his hands...."
Originally released in 1960. Hell Is a City is a thriller/crime film. directed by Val Guest.
Starring Stanley Baker, John Crawford, and Donald Pleasence
Synopsis
Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling together with his cronies engineered a robbery that resulted in the violent death of a young girl. Detective Inspector Martineau has been assigned to hunt him down and bring him in. From seedy barrooms, through gambling dens the trail leads to an explosive climax high on the rooftops of the city.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stanley Baker
as Insp. Harry Martineau
John Crawford
as Don Starling
Donald Pleasence
as Gus Hawkins
Maxine Audley
as Julia Martineau
Billie Whitelaw
as Chloe Hawkins
Joseph Tomelty
as Furnisher Steele
George A. Cooper
as Doug Savage
Vanda Godsell
as Lucretia Luske
Dickie Owen
as Bragg
Alister Williamson
as Sam
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hell Is a City about?
Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling together with his cronies engineered a robbe...
Who directed Hell Is a City?
Hell Is a City was directed by Val Guest.
How long is Hell Is a City?
Hell Is a City has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Hell Is a City released?
Hell Is a City was released on April 10, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hell Is a City?
The main cast of Hell Is a City includes Stanley Baker, John Crawford, Donald Pleasence, Maxine Audley, Billie Whitelaw.