How long is Cry of the City?

Cry of the City is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Cry of the City rated?

Cry of the City is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Cry of the City?

As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Cry of the City (1948) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.7 from 77 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: September 29, 1948
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 77 votes
Director: Robert Siodmak
Starring: Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark, Shelley Winters
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Cry of the City?: Cry of the City is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cry of the City rated?: Cry of the City is rated NR in the US.
Is Cry of the City a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Cry of the City?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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