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Cry of the City

1948 · 95 min · Director: Robert Siodmak

Cry of the City (1948) is a crime drama, directed by Robert Siodmak. It stars Victor Mature and Richard Conte. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Cry of the City Is 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. 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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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.

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How long is Cry of the City?

Cry of the City runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did Cry of the City come out?

Cry of the City was released in 1948.

Who directed Cry of the City?

Cry of the City was directed by Robert Siodmak.

Who stars in Cry of the City?

Cry of the City stars Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark, Shelley Winters.

What is Cry of the City's rating?

Cry of the City holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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