The Beast of the City
1932, English. Directed by Charles Brabin.
Beware the hunters who stalk their prey through city jungles!
Police Chief Jim Fitzpatrick is after gangster Sam Belmonte. He uses his police detective brother Ed to watch over Daisy who is associated with Belmonte but things don't go as planned.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Beast of the City is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charles BrabinDirector
- Walter HustonCaptain James "Jim" Fitzpatrick aka Fighting Fitz
- Jean HarlowDaisy Stevens aka Mildred Beaumont
- Wallace FordDetective Ed Fitzpatrick
- Jean HersholtSamuel "Sam" Belmonte
- Dorothy PetersonMary Fitzpatrick
- Tully MarshallDefence Attorney Michaels
- Emmett CorriganChief of Police "Burt" Burton
- Warner RichmondDetective Tom
- Sandy RothLieutenant John "Mac" Majkowski
- J. Carrol NaishPietro Cholo
- John MiljanDistrict Attorney
- Edward BrophyPolice Dispatcher (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W.R. Burnett, Ben Hecht
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The Beast of the City: quick answers
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How long is The Beast of the City?
The Beast of the City runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Beast of the City have a post-credits scene?
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The Beast of the City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beast of the City is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Beast of the City on?
The Beast of the City is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beast of the City?
If you liked The Beast of the City, try Little Caesar, Each Dawn I Die, The Public Enemy.
Who directed The Beast of the City?
The Beast of the City (1932) was directed by Charles Brabin and stars Walter Huston, Jean Harlow, Wallace Ford.