Hell Is a City
1960, English. Directed by Val Guest.
Murder money stained his hands....
Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling together with his cronies engineered a robbery that resulted in the violent death of a young girl. Detective Inspector Martineau has been assigned to hunt him down and bring him in. From seedy barrooms, through gambling dens the trail leads to an explosive climax high on the rooftops of the city.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Val GuestDirector
- Stanley BakerInsp. Harry Martineau
- John CrawfordDon Starling
- Donald PleasenceGus Hawkins
- Maxine AudleyJulia Martineau
- Billie WhitelawChloe Hawkins
- Joseph TomeltyFurnisher Steele
- George A. CooperDoug Savage
- Vanda GodsellLucretia Luske
- Dickie OwenBragg
- Alister WilliamsonSam
- Lois DaineCecily Wainwright
- John HarveyFingerprint Officer
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Val Guest
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What Hell Is a City is based on
Hell Is a City is adapted from a novel.
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How long is Hell Is a City?
Hell Is a City runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Hell Is a City is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hell Is a City on?
Hell Is a City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hell Is a City?
If you liked Hell Is a City, try Robbery, The Night of the Hunter, Patriots Day.
Who directed Hell Is a City?
Hell Is a City (1960) was directed by Val Guest and stars Stanley Baker, John Crawford, Donald Pleasence.
What is Hell Is a City based on?
Hell Is a City is adapted from a novel.