Cry of the City
From the heart of its people comes the ... cry of the city.
1948 NR 1h 35m
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?
Movie Details
| Original title | Cry of the City |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 29, 1948 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | new york city, gangster, crooked lawyer, film noir |
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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. 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?
When was Cry of the City released?
Cry of the City was released on Sep 29, 1948 (status: Released).
Who directed Cry of the City?
Robert Siodmak directed Cry of the City.
What is the TMDB rating of Cry of the City?
Cry of the City has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 76 votes.