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      The Midnight Story

      Released Jul 4, 1957 1h 29m Crime Drama List
      Reviews A San Francisco policeman (Tony Curtis) turns in his badge and moves in with a suspect (Gilbert Roland) in order to solve the murder of a priest. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member The way Italians are depicted in this 1957 story adds considerable interest to the film. In fact the two main actors were not Italian at all, though their looks and acting skills made them quite convincing. Tony Curtis, of Jewish Hungarian origins, plays Joe Martini, a humble traffic cop who grew up an orphan under the care of father Tomasini who is stabbed to death in the opening frames of the film. Gilbert Roland, of Mexican origins, plays Silvio Malatesta, a handsome fishmonger with a troubled but puzzling history. The love interest is provided by good-looking Marisa Pavan, a real Italian, who plays Anna. Of course Joe falls for her, who wouldn't? But the real interest of the story is how a murderer is depicted as being essentially generous, warm and very likeable . Unusual for Hollywood films of the time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A San Francisco policeman (Tony Curtis) turns in his badge and moves in with a suspect (Gilbert Roland) in order to solve the murder of a priest.
      Director
      Joseph Pevney
      Screenwriter
      Edwin Blum, John Robinson
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Universal International Pictures
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 4, 1957, Original
      Runtime
      1h 29m
      Sound Mix
      Mono
      Aspect Ratio
      35mm, Scope (2.35:1)