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Movie poster: Cry of the City (1948)
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Cry of the City

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1948 · 95 min Crime Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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?

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Year 1948
Country United States of America
Genre Crime, Drama
Director Robert Siodmak
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (71 votes)

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Cry of the City has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1948. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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