Night and the City (1950)
Night and the City is a 1950 drama movie directed by Jules Dassin, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Richard Widmark, Francis L. Sullivan and Gene Tierney.
Londoner Harry Fabian is a second-rate con man looking for an angle. After years of putting up with Harry's schemes, his girlfriend, Mary, becomes fed up when he taps her for yet another loan.
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What is Night and the City about?
Londoner Harry Fabian is a second-rate con man looking for an angle. After years of putting up with Harry's schemes, his girlfriend, Mary, becomes fed up when he taps her for yet another loan.
When was Night and the City released?
Night and the City was released on 15 June 1950.
How long is Night and the City?
Night and the City runs 1h 35m.
Who made Night and the City?
Night and the City was directed by Jules Dassin.
Cast
- Richard Widmark as Harry Fabian
- Francis L. Sullivan as Philip Nosseross
- Gene Tierney as Mary Bristol
- Googie Withers as Helen Nosseross
- Stanislaus Zbyszko as Gregorius
- Herbert Lom as Kristo
- Hugh Marlowe as Adam Dunn
- Mike Mazurki as The Strangler
- Charles Farrell as Mickey Beer
- Ada Reeve as Molly
- Ken Richmond as Nikolas
- Alan Tilvern as Beggar (uncredited)
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