Cry of the City
1948, English. Directed by Robert Siodmak.
From the heart of its people comes the ... 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?
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Robert SiodmakDirector
- Victor MatureLt. Candella
- Richard ConteMartin Rome
- Fred ClarkLt Collins
- Shelley WintersBrenda Martingale
- Betty GardeMiss Pruett
- Berry KroegerW. A. Niles
- Tommy CookTony Rome
- Debra PagetTeena Riconti
- Hope EmersonRose Given
- Roland WintersLedbetter
- Walter BaldwinOrvy
- June StoreyMiss Boone, Nurse
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Murphy
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Cry of the City: quick answers
Is Cry of the City worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cry of the City?
Cry of the City runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Cry of the City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cry of the City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cry of the City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cry of the City is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cry of the City on?
Cry of the City isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 1948. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cry of the City?
If you liked Cry of the City, try Riot in Cell Block 11, Winged Creatures, The Outfit.
Who directed Cry of the City?
Cry of the City (1948) was directed by Robert Siodmak and stars Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark.