The Frightened City
1961, English. Directed by John Lemont.
A city terrorised by its own evil!
A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 September 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Lemont, Leigh Vance
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The Frightened City runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The Frightened City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Frightened City?
If you liked The Frightened City, try The Asphalt Jungle, Plunder Road, 5 Against the House.
Who directed The Frightened City?
The Frightened City (1961) was directed by John Lemont and stars Herbert Lom, John Gregson, Sean Connery.