Cry of the City

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Russ G 1d A well-made crime drama and man hunt; whether the atmospherics qualify it as a genuine film noir is open to question. It stars Richard Conte, always reliable as a heavy. The interesting casting choice is Victor Mature as the pursuer. The story, characters, and pacing will hold your interest throughout the running time. Here's a little known film that's worth the watch. See more Makemake P May 14 Captivating. Wonderful storytelling. See more Sam N Mar 30 A compelling noir centred on a cop and a criminal who share a childhood background but have taken very different paths. Robert Siodmak directs with assurance, creating a moody, atmospheric piece full of tension. Victor Mature gives a more nuanced performance than usual, while Richard Conte strikes a perfect balance between charisma and menace. Shelley Winters makes a memorable mid-film appearance, stealing her scene with ease. The final speech from Mature feels slightly contrived, but that’s a small flaw in an otherwise well-crafted and gripping crime drama. Cry of the City is a fine example of the genre. See more Angelo C 12/17/2022 New York back in the day. Love Victor Mature, believed he was a NYPD lieutenant. See more @Blobbo 06/29/2022 Big buildings! How much weigh wonder Blobbo. See more paul d @PaulusLoZebra 10/21/2021 Robert Siodmak's Cry of the City is a great noir crime thriller and human drama. The movie manages to develop many different characters, so that we feel we know them and understand their point of view. It's set in New York's Italian immigrant community, and a great touch of realism is that many of the supporting cast are real Italians speaking genuine Italian. Victor Mature and especially Richard Conte do a fine job. They are genuine and believable and manage to pull off a morality tale without making it black and white, keeping the nuance and complexity of real people. See more Read all reviews

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