Night and the City
1950, English. Directed by Jules Dassin.
The inside story of London after dark.
Londoner Harry Fabian is a second-rate con man looking for an angle. After years of putting up with Harry's schemes, his girlfriend, Mary, becomes fed up when he taps her for yet another loan.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Night and the City
Night and the City is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jules DassinDirector
- Richard WidmarkHarry Fabian
- Francis L. SullivanPhilip Nosseross
- Gene TierneyMary Bristol
- Googie WithersHelen Nosseross
- Stanislaus ZbyszkoGregorius
- Herbert LomKristo
- Hugh MarloweAdam Dunn
- Mike MazurkiThe Strangler
- Charles FarrellMickey Beer
- Ada ReeveMolly
- Ken RichmondNikolas
- Alan TilvernBeggar (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jo Eisinger, Austin Dempster, William E. Watts
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What Night and the City is based on
Night and the City is based on Night and the City, a 1938 novel by Gerald Kersh, published by Michael Joseph.
Novel · 1938
Night and the City
By Gerald Kersh
Published by Michael Joseph
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Night and the City: quick answers
Is Night and the City worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 301 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night and the City?
Night and the City runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Night and the City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Night and the City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Night and the City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Night and the City yet.
Which OTT platform is Night and the City on?
Night and the City is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night and the City?
If you liked Night and the City, try Killer's Kiss, Footsteps in the Fog, The Parts You Lose.
Who directed Night and the City?
Night and the City (1950) was directed by Jules Dassin and stars Richard Widmark, Francis L. Sullivan, Gene Tierney.
What is Night and the City based on?
Night and the City is based on Night and the City, a 1938 novel by Gerald Kersh, published by Michael Joseph.