Cry of the City

(1948)Directed by Robert Siodmak95 minCrime, Drama
From the heart of its people comes the ... cry of the city.

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 many others will he drag down to disaster with him?

Victor Matureas Lt. Candella
Richard Conteas Martin Rome
Fred Clarkas Lt Collins
Shelley Wintersas Brenda Martingale
Betty Gardeas Miss Pruett
Berry Kroegeras W. A. Niles
Tommy Cookas Tony Rome
Debra Pagetas Teena Riconti
Hope Emersonas Rose Given
Roland Wintersas Ledbetter
June Storeyas Miss Boone, Nurse
Tito Vuoloas Papa Roma
Mimi Agugliaas Mama Roma
Oliver Blakeas Mr. Masselli
Howard Freemanas Sullivan the Drunk
Kathleen Howardas Miss Pruett's Mother
Robert Karnesas Intern
Jane Nighas Nurse
Konstantin Shayneas Dr. Veroff