City Across the River
1949, English. Directed by Maxwell Shane.
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Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Maxwell ShaneDirector
- Stephen McNallyStan Albert
- Thelma RitterMrs. Katie Cusack
- Luis van RootenJoe Cusack
- Jeff CoreyPolice Lieutenant Louie Macon
- Sharon McManusAlice Cusack
- Sue EnglandBetty Maylor
- Barbara WhitingAnnie Kane
- Richard BenedictGaggsy Steens
- Peter FernandezFrank Cusack
- Al RamsenBenjamin 'Benny' Wilks
- Tony CurtisMitch (as Anthony Curtis)
- Mickey KnoxLarry
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maxwell Shane, Dennis J. Cooper
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City Across the River runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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City Across the River is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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City Across the River isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 April 1949. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like City Across the River?
If you liked City Across the River, try The Young Savages, Each Dawn I Die, Angels with Dirty Faces.
Who directed City Across the River?
City Across the River (1949) was directed by Maxwell Shane and stars Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis van Rooten.