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?

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

Robert Siodmak

Original Language

EN

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?

Who directed Cry of the City?

Cry of the City was directed by Robert Siodmak.

When was Cry of the City released?

Cry of the City was released on September 29, 1948.

How long is Cry of the City?

Cry of the City has a runtime of 1h 35m.

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