

At the Edge of the City
1953, Italian. Directed by Carlo Lizzani.
Based on real events, in Rome a lawyer is not sure whether to accept defending a lower-class worker wrongly accused of the murder of his girlfriend.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 16 October 1953
- Original title
- Ai margini della metropoli
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Angelo D'Alessandro, Alessandro Ferraù, Carlo Lizzani
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How long is At the Edge of the City?
At the Edge of the City runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is At the Edge of the City on?
At the Edge of the City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like At the Edge of the City?
If you liked At the Edge of the City, try Nostalgia, One Hundred Days in Palermo, The Day of the Owl.
Who directed At the Edge of the City?
At the Edge of the City (1953) was directed by Carlo Lizzani and stars Massimo Girotti, Marina Berti, Giulietta Masina.