The Captive City
1952, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
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A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Captive City is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- John ForsytheJames "Jim" C. Austin
- Joan CamdenMarge Austin
- Harold J. KennedyDon Carey
- Marjorie CrosslandMrs. Margaret Sirak
- Victor SutherlandMurray Sirak
- Ray TealChief Gillette
- Martin MilnerPhil Harding
- Geraldine HallMrs. Nelson
- Hal K. DawsonClyde Nelson
- Ian WolfeRev. Nash
- Gladys HurlbutLinda Purcy
- Jess KirkpatrickAnderson
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karl Kamb, Alvin M. Josephy
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The Captive City runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The Captive City on?
The Captive City is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Captive City?
If you liked The Captive City, try Cry of the City, The Big Combo, 5 Against the House.
Who directed The Captive City?
The Captive City (1952) was directed by Robert Wise and stars John Forsythe, Joan Camden, Harold J. Kennedy.