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Cry of the City (1948): movie guide
Cry of the City (1948) is a Crime, Drama running about 95 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 78 votes. Notable cast includes Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark, Shelley Winters. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1948-09-29
- Runtime: 95 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1948-09-29
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What is Cry of the City about?
Petty crook and cop-killer Martin Rome, in bad shape from wounds in the hospital prison ward, still refuses to help slimy lawyer Niles clear his client by confessing to another crime. Police Lt. Candella must check Niles' allegation; a friend of the Rome family, he walks a tightrope between sentiment and cynicism. When Martin fears Candella will implicate his girlfriend Teena, he'll do anything to protect her. How many others will he drag down to disaster with him?
Cast highlights
Cry of the City features Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark, Shelley Winters, Betty Garde, Berry Kroeger. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1948-09-29. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (78 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Cry of the City?
- Cry of the City is listed as Crime, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Cry of the City?
- Cry of the City runs about 95 minutes.
- Who stars in Cry of the City?
- Cast highlights include Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark, Shelley Winters, Betty Garde, Berry Kroeger.
- Does Cinema Box stream Cry of the City?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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