City Across the River

"The studio that gave you The Naked City now gives you..."

Jul 4 1949 Approved 1h 31m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?

Plot

Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?

Written by

Maxwell Shane, Dennis J. Cooper, Irving Shulman

Directed by

Maxwell Shane

Cast

Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis Van Rooten

Crew

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Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
495
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA