Night and the City (1950)
The inside story of London after dark.
Starring Richard Widmark, Gene Tierney, Googie Withers
Directed by Jules Dassin
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. His latest ploy, promoting an aging Greek wrestler, goes awry when the wrestler dies and everyone points the finger at Harry. Hiding out in a riverfront barge, Harry sees his grand ambitions spiral into a nightmare of fear and desperation as the underworld closes in.
Runtime: 95 min.
Rating: 7.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Drama,Thriller
Keywords: london, england,based on novel or book,hustler,wrestling,noir
Cast
Harry Fabian
Mary Bristol
Helen Nosseross
Adam Dunn
Philip Nosseross
Kristo
Gregorius
The Strangler
Mickey Beer
Molly
Nikolas
Beggar (uncredited)
Young Policeman (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Bert, Street Musician (uncredited)
Thug (uncredited)
Nightclub Hostess (uncredited)
Hoskins (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Nightclub Hostess (uncredited)
Anna O'Leary (uncredited)
Fergus Chilk (uncredited)
Man (uncredited)
Bagrag, Bar Owner (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Figler (uncredited)
Beggar (uncredited)
Charles, American Bartender (uncredited)
Helen's Girl (uncredited)
Nightwatchman (uncredited)
Thug (uncredited)
Man in Alley (uncredited)
Beggar (uncredited)
Referee (uncredited)
Googin (uncredited)
American from Chicago (uncredited)
Watchman (uncredited)
Dwarf (uncredited)
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Man (uncredited)
American from Chicago (uncredited)
Man (uncredited)
Man at Wrestling Match (uncredited)
Cashier (uncredited)
Mrs. Pinkney (uncredited)
Man (uncredited)
Beggar (uncredited)
The Strangler's Opponent (uncredited)
Cozen (uncredited)
Man on Dock (uncredited)
American from Chicago (uncredited)
Man (uncredited)
Messenger Boy (uncredited)
Yosh (uncredited)