City in Fear
1980, English. Directed by Jud Taylor & Alan Smithee.
A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jud TaylorDirector
- Alan SmitheeDirector
- David JanssenVince Perrino
- Robert VaughnHarrison Crawford III
- Perry KingLt. John Armstrong
- Mickey RourkeTony Pate
- William PrinceHarrison Crawford II
- Susan SullivanMadeleine Crawford
- William DanielsFreeman Stribling
- Pepe SernaRaymond Zavala
- Allan MillerGeorge Weller
- M. Emmet WalshSheldon Lewis
- Mark LonowHenry Zeller
- Lane BinkleyDoris Greasza
Details
- Released
- 30 March 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Masterson
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How long is City in Fear?
City in Fear runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
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City in Fear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City in Fear is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City in Fear on?
City in Fear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 March 1980. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like City in Fear?
If you liked City in Fear, try Seeds of Yesterday, The Brotherhood of Justice, While the City Sleeps.
Who directed City in Fear?
City in Fear (1980) was directed by Jud Taylor and Alan Smithee and stars David Janssen, Robert Vaughn, Perry King.